Chapter 1318

The following evening soon arrived. As Helen stepped out of the Advanced Studies Building, she spotted a man bundled in a mask and a baseball cap, completely obscuring his features. He was deliberately hiding behind some greenery, trying to avoid being noticed by passing students. Helen recognized him immediately. Striding over, she called out, "Ryan." Ryan flinched at first, but when he saw it was Helen, he sighed in relief. He pulled down his mask, looking like a child caught in the act. "Hey, Helen," he murmured. "Let's find a place to talk," she suggested. As the last class of the afternoon ended, students began to fill the campus, making it an unsuitable setting for a private conversation. With that in mind, Helen decided to take Ryan back to the villa. Once inside, Ryan felt safe enough to remove his hat, glasses, and mask. Meanwhile, Scarlett descended the stairs. Upon seeing them enter the living room, she asked, "Who might this gentleman be?" Ignoring her question, H