Vanessa's already giving me the side-eye, and Richard's playing referee. How about you and I get out of here? There's a place in the city I want to show you. Philly's not far—Westview's just a quick drive into town. It'll be fun. Educational, even."
Ethan hesitated for a beat, mind racing—the system prompt flashing again in his head, Charlize as target. Opportunity. "Sure. Why not."
She grinned, sharp and satisfied. "Good boy. Get dressed—something simple. Shirt and jeans. Meet me out front in five."
