I was about to speak when I remembered my awkward position. In my single-minded pursuit of the Purple Duskbloom reagent, I had almost forgotten that Aliya and I are, in theory, romantic rivals. Moreover, the last time Sean was with Aliya, he took her home, meaning he should now be with the Ross family, by her side. If I rashly suggested a meeting, Saha might suspect I had ulterior motives.
With this in mind, I shot a frantic look at Carlos, hoping he would grasp my intention.
Carlos then spoke up, "Mr. Saha, I have a bold request. I would like to visit Miss Aliya. How has she been lately?"
I maintained a calm exterior, but inside, I was thrilled. Carlos has truly been the most cooperative partner I've had over the years!
"Aliya... She..." Saha hesitated, clearly understanding the impli
