A FIGHT BETWEEN THEM

As Astrid slipped out of Adam's villa, she patted Paige's hair, with a huge smile.

"I will be back tomorrow night, make sure you get things ready without Dad's knowledge," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Paige nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Got it, ma'am," Astrid smirked, knowing she had an ally in the young girl.

As they made their way to the car parked outside, Astrid's eyes scanned the surroundings, ensuring they weren't being watched. 

She opened the door, and Astrid slipped into the car, as the car door closed with a soft thud, and Astrid pulled off her mask, revealing her face.

Rowan, who was driving, raised an eyebrow, his eyes meeting Astrid's in the rearview mirror.

Astrid grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "It was a blast," she announced. "You should have seen the look on Mattie's face," she added.

Rowan's expression remained neutral, but there was a smile at the edge of his lip.