Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 337 Quiet Tracks, Hidden Signals

At the same time, Tessa had already boarded the train.

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She'd booked a business-class seat-spacious and quiet. As soon as she sat down, she pulled out her phone and began remotely managing a few matters for Wings of Light. So focused was she on her screen that she didn't realize who was sitting beside her.

Not until she glanced up did she see the familiar face: Ethan

Behind them sat Simon and a few other Navoris Special Response Team members.

As soon as she finished what she was doing. Simon grinned and leaned forward. "Tessa! What are the odds of running into you here?"

Simon was one of the few people who knew Tessa well. Anytime his team ran into complex situations, he'd be the first to reach out to her for help. Naturally, he was excited to see her.

"Yeah. What a coincidence," Tessa replied flatly, meeting his boyish, sunny grin with a calm, composed tone.

"Sit down," Ethan cut in coolly, glancing at Simon, who was still half-standing in the aisle.

Simon dropped into his seat but kept talking. "Hey, Tessa, are you heading to Falindale? I heard you used to go to school there."

"Mm."

grab a meal together once

got other things to handle in Falindale. I probably won't have time," she replied

of the teammates whispered from behind. They all knew Ethan didn't get many chances to see

icy expression and mimed

heard

perfectly composed, clearly not in the mood to make small

"If you need help, just say so. We're headed there for work

was on assignment, it didn't matter-Tessa had helped him countless times

I'm just a high school student.

"...Right."

cases-murder, smuggling, high-risk operations. Not exactly the kind of thing where

meant," he added,

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a faint smile forming. "Just

Ethan nodded.

clite of every squad-but when it came to talking to