Before heading out, Ninian prepared some money for transport.
She got into the car of a beautiful and rich lady before she left the highâend housing area. Then, she blended into a crowd, entered a subway station, and soon, she started traveling.
âDaddy might be smart, but heâll never expect me to take the subway.â
When she reached her destination, she took her phone to call Everett. But suddenly, someone snatched her phone from behind.
âHuh?!â Ninian shrieked in shock. She turned and was greeted by Everettâs voice.
âShh.â He gestured to her to be quiet as he fiddled with her phone. He disabled its location tracker and signal.
Then, he put his arms around her, shielding her from the crowd. They then headed to a more secluded part of the subway to leave the area.
Ninian rarely felt this excited in her life. She was exhilarated.
Everett took her to a remote alley. Her eyes lit up as she said, âHoney, are we filming a spy war drama?â
He looked around, and, after confirming that it was safe, he looked at her.
He raised his hand and flicked her forehead. He spoke as he glanced at her. âWhy are you so reckless? How can you run from home just like that? What if something dangerous happens to you?â
She cradled her forehead in pain and said sadly, âI just wanted to surprise you.â
âAre you sure youâre not just trying to scare me?â he said, âHow can you run away on a whim? What if you met a bad person? Your parents are at home when you snuck out. Are you trying to make them hate me?â
âIâll be going to the Winters familyâs mansion for dinner tomorrow. Iâm still unsure what will happen to me tomorrow, and this girl is just making matters worse.â
âDonât worry!â Ninian giggled. Her eyes lit up and said, Iâm sure you can handle it. Itâs just a trivial case!â
He fell speechless.
âShe looks so beautiful when she smiles. How can I refuse?
âAlright, but donât ever act so recklessly again, understand?â He said as he caressed her long hair.
âEh, itâs fine. This isnât my first time, anyway.â Ninian pouted.
âIâve been escaping from âjailâ ever since I was young. I may look like an obedient little princess, but Iâm actually the most rebellious person in my family.
âItâs not my fault that they pampered and spoiled me so much.â
âWhat?â Everett looked at her.
âNothing.â She raised her hands in surrender and said with a smile, âI promise Iâll do whatever you say!â
He relaxed. Then, he grabbed her hand tightly and left together.
âWhere are we going?â Ninian asked.
âWeâll go meet Zayn and Amber.â He said, âYour father will definitely look into the reason behind why you snuck out. When he finds out youâre working, he might give you a lighter punishment.â
âWow, youâre thinking so far ahead!â She praised him.
âI might be shameless and am used to being punished by my parents. But who wouldnât be happy to be protected like this?â
She giggled and followed him as they headed toward a cafe.
Although both wore masks and covered most of their faces, their height, appearance, clothing, and demeanor still attracted peopleâs attention. Plenty of people soon turned around to look at them.
They looked extremely cautious, too, making them look like the protagonists in a spy war drama who were on a mission.
Many people took photos and posted them on the Internet, attracting waves of attention.
In the cafe, Zayn and Amber had already booked a room.
They would get down to business once Everett and Ninian arrived.