Ava didn't answer immediately.
Instead, she reached out and gently held Sienna's hand.
Her grip wasn't tight. But it was enough to stop Sienna completely.
The moment their eyes met, Sienna immediately noticed the change in Ava's expression.
She looked serious. Far more serious than usual. And somehow, that alone made Sienna nervous.
"Sienna…" Ava began slowly, her voice quieter now, almost hesitant. "Why do I suddenly feel like… they fired Riley because he offended the HR Manager that day?"
The words landed heavily between them.
For a moment, Sienna simply stared at her. The memory resurfaced instantly when Riley interrupted the meeting—His bold and unhesitating way of raising his voice and confronting the HR Manager publicly clearly offended the HR Department.
At that time, she had only felt relief and gratitude. Because Riley had stepped forward when she and Mia needed help.
But now, she feels fear.
'No way…'
The thought slipped into her mind before she could stop it.
