Chapter 20

Ryker, his defiance evident, retorted, "But why, when there was only one person in front of us, did she deny that she knew us? Is he her boyfriend, which is why she said she didn't know us?

Itzy's frustration grew, her voice reflecting her concerns, "Ryker, I'm not in a relationship with Ajax. I'm just concerned about the consequences. I'm not certain that Ajax is on my side, so how could I say that I know you guys? What if he would do something that would hurt you?"

Itzy's eyes welled up with a mix of conflicting emotions—anger, confusion, and even a glimmer of hope. She understood her bodyguards' exhaustion and yearning for change, yet she couldn't help but hold onto the loyalty they shared.