Erick’s POV We head straight to the car together. It took some convincing; she’s incredibly stubborn. However, my plans and what I discussed with Edinson cannot be delayed any longer. I can't keep putting this off; I need to resolve it as soon as possible. "Allow me," I say as I help her into the car. She looks at me, places her hand on mine, and I assist her in getting in. After helping her, I get into the car, and Ahmed starts driving us to the nearest restaurant where I've reserved a private table for the two of us. She might get a bit tense, and I prefer our privacy. When we arrive, Ahmed parks and helps her out of the car. I follow behind her, guiding her through the place. "Welcome, please follow me," says the host. "Do you know this place?" she asks, fixing her gaze on me. "I'

