Ella (eyes widening):
Today?
Mr. Mah:
Yes. Just text me your address. I'll send a car in ten minutes.
Ella (mouthing to Rey):
Ten minutes!?
Rey (calmly gives her a thumbs-up):
We've got this.
Ella (on the call):
O-Okay, sir. I'll text it now.
Mr. Mah:
Perfect. See you soon.
(He hangs up.)
Ella slowly lowers the phone, stunned. Rey is already halfway to the wardrobe.
Rey (grinning):
Don't just sit there — go get changed. I'll text the address.
Ella (still frozen):
How can I do this so suddenly…?
Rey (pulling out clothes):
Because you're Ella. You survive my cooking. You can survive this.
Ella finally snaps into action and hurries to change while Rey picks out the outfit.
Scene shifts to Damian, who is on his way to a broadcast show. He's focused on his tablet, headphones on.
Suddenly, the driver receives a call. He puts on his Bluetooth earpiece and answers quietly.
Mr. Mah (on the phone):
"I'm sending you an address. Go there first and pick up a girl. Don't tell Damian anything."
Driver:
"Yes, sir."
(He ends the call discreetly.)
Damian remains unaware, still reading something on his tablet.
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Scene cuts to Ella.
She steps outside her house, dressed in a formal wine-colored co-ord set — a skirt, matching top, and a blazer. She's wearing ankle-length boots, her hair open with a small ponytail tied from the front strands. She takes a deep breath as her phone rings.
Mr. Mah (on the phone):
"A black car will reach you any moment. I'll text you the license plate number. Be ready."
Ella:
"Okay, sir."
(She ends the call.)
Moments later, a sleek black celebrity van pulls up in front of her. The gate opens, and Ella steps forward.
Inside the car:
Damian (noticing the car stopping):
"Why did we stop here?"
Driver (calmly):
"Mr. Mah asked me to pick someone up from this location."
(The door slides open. Damian looks up and sees Ella standing outside, dressed formally.)
Damian (shocked):
"You?! What are you doing here?"