Alana and Leo's laughter came to a halt as Leo's office door swung wide open, revealing Bruce who walked towards them with both authority and friendliness. "Am I disturbing you?" Bruce asked, causing Leo to pause momentarily as he set his tools aside, while Alana clearly displayed her displeasure by averting her gaze elsewhere.

"Why does he have to appear at such an inopportune time?" Alana thought, grumbling inwardly. "No, we're just having lunch," Leo replied, which was undoubtedly expected by Alana. Leo wouldn't dismiss his uncle when he came to his office. Bruce then sat across from Alana and gazed in her direction briefly.

"Uncle accidentally overheard your conversation...