As Kate and Zoe walked to the cafeteria, Kate asked, "Heading for the cafeteria, I'm hungry... aren't you hungry?" But Zoe was too engrossed in her phone, reading messages and smiling, and didn't even hear Kate.
"Kate shouted to her, taking her phone from her grip. "What?!" Zoe said, frustrated.
"Going to the cafeteria to get food, are you coming or not?" Kate asked, still holding Zoe's phone far away from her.
"Sure, why not," Zoe answered, clearing her throat. "Umm... Kate?" Zoe called out, stammering.
Kate raised an eyebrow, "Hmm?" in response.
"Why did you help me, back there... I mean, anyone could have just passed by," Zoe asked, looking curious.
Kate was about to respond when Kane showed up. "Hey, kiddo," Kane said, and Kate's eyes lit up as she looked towards his direction.
As they approached Kane, Kate introduced Zoe to her twin brother. "Zoe, this is my twin brother, Kane, and Kane, this is Zoe... my friend."
Kane and Zoe exchanged greetings, and Kate couldn't help but notice the surprised look on her face. "Nice to meet you," Zoe and Kane said in unison, laughing.
As they walked to the cafeteria, Zoe asked Kate, "Kate, c'mon, what's with the look?" Kate just teased her, and they continued walking.
The cafeteria was bustling with students grabbing lunch or snacks. Kate, Zoe, and Kane joined the queue, chatting about their morning classes. When it was their turn to order, Kate opted for a sandwich and a salad, while Zoe chose a bowl of noodles. Kane, on the other hand, went for a hearty burger and fries.
As they sat down to eat, Zoe turned to Kate and asked again, "Seriously, Kate, why did you help me?" Kate shrugged, "I don't know, I just didn't like the way she was treating you."
Kane chimed in, "Yeah, Kate's always been a sucker for underdogs." Kate rolled her eyes, "Shut up, Kane."
Zoe smiled, feeling grateful for Kate's kindness. "Thanks, Kate. I owe you one."
*
Meanwhile, at Lady Gaga's mansion in Paris, Gaga was getting a massage when a call came in. She smiled, knowing that her sister never called unless it was for something important.
"Hello, sissy," Gaga said, picking up the phone call. But instead of her sister's voice, a thick, feminine voice came through the phone. "Patra, or would I say Lady Gaga."
Gaga laughed, her voice husky. "Hahaha, whichever one you would love to call me, I'll answer, sissy."
The voice on the other end of the line was cold and menacing. "How dare you, Patra. How dare you unlink me from the main account."
Gaga pretended to be innocent. "What account? Madame Venom?"
Madame Venom's voice was icy. "I won't explain any further. Do what you have to do within 24 hours."
And with that, the call ended. Gaga smiled, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Hahaha... very funny. In your dreams, sissy."
*
At Montano's mansion in Australia, Ralph walked down the stairs, his physique gleaming in the soft light. Water dripped down from his hair, and his skin sparkled as if polished by the cleanest waters.
As he entered the living room, his gaze traveled around the room, settling on the guys playing a game. "Don Devon sent for us," Ralph said, his voice commanding attention.
The room fell silent, and the guys looked up at Ralph with serious expressions. "He wants us to run an urgent mission for him," Ralph continued.
Jeremie groaned, "Not today, right?" But Ralph shook his head. "As a matter of fact, it'll be holding by 7 pm."
Scott spoke up, "We've got a plane at the airport waiting for us. Taking off in two hours."
Ralph nodded, walking towards the kitchen. "We've got about two hours, bluntly. So, go get your a**es ready."
The guys quickly scrambled to get ready, knowing that Don Devon's missions were not to be taken lightly. Jeremie rolled his eyes, "How lazy!" Ralph said, shaking his head.
As they prepared for the mission, the tension was palpable. They knew that Don Devon's missions were always high-stakes, and they couldn't afford to mess up.
But despite the tension, they were all professionals, and they knew what they had to do. They geared up, checked their equipment, and headed out to the airport, ready to take on whatever mission Don Devon had in store for them.
*
As they flew to their destination, Kate and Zoe were still in the cafeteria, chatting and laughing. Kate was telling Zoe about her favorite TV show, and Zoe was giggling at Kate's impressions.