Is already too deep  

Starley blinked, reading the message repeatedly to ensure she wasn't misreading it. Their motive was her? Why did the Hatstone group want her? Starley didn't understand at all.

What do they want from me? Starley thought.

"Starley, do you want to order something for Carlos?" Raul suddenly asked, making Starley shift her gaze from her phone to Raul.

"Hmm? I... hmm, anything. I mean, I don't want to order anything," Starley replied, slightly stammering. Raul raised an eyebrow as he realized something was on Starley's mind.

"Green tea for Starley and mineral water for me," Raul said to Carlos, mentioning Starley's preference. Carlos nodded in understanding, then immediately left to buy food.

 

When Raul sat beside her, Starley quickly put her phone into her bag. As she lifted her gaze, her eyes met Raul's.

Starley raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?" she asked, confused because Raul seemed to be studying her expression.