Chapter 198.3 - Desire

"Can we have a talk?"

Maya's eyebrows lifted slightly.

Talk?

She studied him, her expression unreadable, but inwardly, she was already analyzing the situation. Trevor Philips was not someone who casually sought her out. In fact, he usually kept his distance, never making unnecessary contact unless required. For him to come here—directly, deliberately—felt out of place.

"For what reason?"

Her words were measured, her tone laced with a quiet skepticism.

Trevor scratched the back of his neck, his stance shifting into something vaguely awkward. "It's… a little bit private."

Private?

Maya's eyes narrowed slightly.

"I don't remember us having anything that we would need to talk about privately."

Her words came evenly, but the message was clear. There was no connection between them that warranted secrecy. No unfinished business. No ties.

Trevor, however, didn't back down.