Sidney paused for a moment before answering the call. "Hello?"

"Turn around," came Maria's lazy voice from the other end of the line.

Sidney followed her instruction and turned his head, spotting a car parked nearby.

Maria was in the driver's seat, waving at him to come over.

Fawn, noticing his gaze shift, looked in the same direction and asked curiously, "Who's that?"

Sidney hung up the phone and turned to Fawn.

After a brief pause, he said, "Miss Powell, I might need your help with something. It might be a little awkward, so if you're uncomfortable, you don't have to." Fawn blinked her wide eyes, still confused. "What do you need help with? Tell me first."

...

Maria sat in the car, watching as Sidney continued chatting with the girl.

Her brow slowly furrowed.

Isn't that girl

about

made his way over,

down the window and looked at Sidney. "Get in

do you need to talk to him about? He's busy right now," Fawn interrupted before

middle of something. If it's urgent, you should just say

you sure you want me to

calm, nodding. "I'm busy,

at my place. When

expression shattered in an instant. He couldn't believe Maria would stoop

mouth as her eyes darted between Maria and Sidney. Her wide eyes

This was too thrilling

"I

nodded, turning to Fawn. "Sorry for the scene. Do you mind if I talk to him for a

do mind. I've got a lot of ideas I need

hadn't expected such a bold response from the young

aside by

and gave Maria a quick glance. "I have things to do. If you're not going to say anything important, I'm leaving." Without waiting for a

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