Reed's footsteps halted and his expression turned dark as he turned back.

His voice was low, and extremely threatening. “What do you say?”

Freya didn't seem fazed by Reed's intimidating eyes and she was about to open her mouth to talk when Melanie stepped on her gently making Freya look at Melanie with a frown.

Melanie secretly winked at Freya and Freya instantly got the clue.

She turned to Reed and offered a polite smile. “Don't worry, I'll go myself.”

“Better.” Reed muttered under his breath, casting a long last look at Aria before he mouth.

“Take care.”

Aria smiled, mouthing the word back to him. “I'll do. You also...