Since it was the most convenient way for Lexi, she agreed after Ethan Lu spouted his suggestion. Of course, even though Elliot Gong didn't want to agree, he still did since it was already gone this way. Hence, he'd rather stick with the plan and ignore his friend who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
After transferring Lexi's things to Ethan Lu's luxury car, they could finally start their 'journey'. On the front passenger seat, Lexi perched there out of habit. Since it was Ethan Lu's car, of course, he was the person who would drive it. Besides, Lexi was in the front passenger seat thus, how could he push the responsibility to his unreliable friend?