In the café one afternoon, Mau and Tim bumped into each other again, both laughing over a clumsy coffee spill caused by Lira.
"You really are awkwardly efficient," Tim said, shaking his head, eyes sparkling with amusement.
Mau grinned. "I prefer… precise chaos."
Lira snorted, hands on her hips. "Chaos and genius. That's my girl."
Aida, quietly sipping tea nearby, watched with a soft smile. The trio was stronger than ever, Mau's talent undeniable, her anonymity preserved, and the sparks with Tim—a mix of teasing, curiosity, and subtle romance—growing steadily.
Meanwhile, beyond the city lights, Dave White's eyes narrowed. The game had intensified. But the trio—Mau, Lira, and Aida—was ready, uniting strategy, creativity, and protection into a force no one could ignore.