"Hmm." Winter nodded, giving Suzy's hand a quick squeeze. "You understand me. I've got to stop by Xavier's company later, so I can't hang with you all. Just let me out at the next corner, okay?" "Sure!"

Once Winter stepped out, sunglasses on and in disguise, Suzy's smile vanished. She settled into her seat, quiet as a mouse.

Jane noticed Suzy's quick switch from cheery to serious. "I thought you and Winter were close?"

Suzy turned to her. "Of course. You know that, right? We've always been super close!" However, as she spoke, her face told a different story.

Jane arched an eyebrow, sensing something off, but she was not about to dive into that drama. "Whatever's going on with you and Winter, just keep me out of it."

"Don't worry, Jane. I'm not one to start trouble. Besides, I'm Winter's pal. Everything I do, I do for Winter's sake."

a long, hard look, shook her head a little, and

followed Ronald's car until they pulled up at a restaurant. Suzy and Jane

seem surprised to see just the two of them. "Come on. I've gotten us

not care to chat about Winter, the girls wisely kept quiet on

"Mr. Wells, you're here?"

walked in, clearly recognizing him as Charles's right-hand man. Without missing a beat, he whisked the trio off

Ronald said, smoothly pulling out chairs for Jane and Suzy. He ensured they were seated before he gestured for them to start picking out

tabletop. Once the girls had made their choices, Ronald leaned in. "You know, even

Their eyes were locked on

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