Feeling a bit hungry, Bettie turned to her assistant and asked, "Do you want to go there?"

Bettie's assistant glanced at Lance subconsciously, feeling the silent threat and hints. The assistant replied, "No... I don't feel like go there."

"Well, I guess I won't go either." Bettie didn't want to go there without her assistant, knowing Lance likely insisted on tagging along.

Bettie's reply left both the assistant and Lance surprised.

Catching Lance's look, the assistant nervously mumbled, “I need to use the restroom."

"Alright." Bettie didn't dwell on it.

Feeling a sense of relief, the assistant went straight for the bathroom. After spending a few minutes there, she returned to the dressing room to gather her things before leaving. She then texted Bettie, claiming she was feeling a bit tired and had decided to head back to the hotel first.

Right after the assistant left, Lance turned to Bettie and asked, “Shall we head to the food stalls later? There are tons of snacks there."

Lance pulled out his phone, flicking through photos to show Bettie the food there.

Each photo showcased a different treat, all of which were Bettie's favorites.

Bettie felt a sudden hunger. Yet, she pouted, asking, "Wouldn't your girlfriend get mad about us venturing the food stalls together? She's in Mathias right now. Aren't you worried she might find out?"

Lance replied with a hint of mischief, “Sneaking around can be thrilling. It's our little secret unless you decide to tell others.”

Bettie, unable to contain her irritation, punched Lance in the arm.

“I'm only joking, Lance quickly clarified with a chuckle. "I don't have a girlfriend."

"Then who's Keilani supposed to be?" Bettie prodded further.

"She's my sister, Royce's niece," Lance explained.

Bettie wasn't surprised. Lance's help in setting up a meet-up between Royce and Sabrina revealed his close ties to Royce. Given that Keilani was Royce's niece, it made sense for Lance to be in regular contact with her.

Yet, Bettie didn't fully believe Lance's words, assuming he viewed Keilani as a sister instead of sharing blood ties.

“So, when I asked you before if she was your girlfriend..." Bettie began.

"I was curious to see if you'd get jealous," Lance admitted with a smile.