Chapter 320: I knew it! Ryan still loves me

Chapter 320: I knew it! Ryan still loves me

Chapter 320: I knew it! Ryan still loves me

“StoneRiver Materials!”

Hearing that name from the woman, Ryan’s expression immediately changed, and he almost spilled the coffee he was holding.

He knew that name all too well. When everything first started, this company had already been involved, and now it was popping up again.

From the very beginning, both StoneRiver Materials and BlueSky Materials had caught Ryan’s attention.

He vaguely remembered that Alice’s project had initially partnered with BlueSky Materials. But later, StoneRiver Materials swooped in, offering a lower price to steal the contract. The project was strapped for cash at the time, so they agreed to StoneRiver Materials’ offer.

Naturally, StoneRiver Materials won the contract by undercutting the competition.

And that’s where the problems began. Not long after the two companies started working together, someone behind the scenes sent a thug to steal the purchase order, which quickly soured the relationship between the project and BlueSky Materials.

Now, hearing the name StoneRiver Materials again, especially after everything that had happened, it was hard not to be suspicious of the company.

The woman noticed Ryan’s sudden reaction. She hesitated for a moment, then cautiously nodded and continued explaining the rest of the situation.

The conversation with Frank after that wasn’t all that important. He just seemed really nervous, constantly reminding the woman that this matter had to be handled properly. It was crucial for both him and Clara.

After listening to the woman, Ryan glanced over at Mia. The little girl was playing with a disposable cup, and when she noticed Ryan looking at her, she flashed a sweet smile, like a flower blooming.

“So, do you know who signed the caregiver agreement with him?” Ryan asked.

Mia’s smile was sweet, sure, but it always gave Ryan a bit of a chill down his spine.

He had no idea what strange thoughts Mia was cooking up this time, but the way she looked at him, like she was ready to tear him apart, was definitely unsettling.

Ryan quickly looked away from Bella’s gaze, rubbing his arms nervously as he continued his questioning.

From a logical standpoint, what Frank did made no sense. He bribed a hospital director to mess with the billing, but it wasn’t to get a bigger insurance payout or anything like that.

“Let’s call it a day. I think we’ve gathered enough information for now.”

It was still early, but there wasn’t much point in sticking around. As he responded to Mia, Ryan pulled out his phone, ready to send a message to Alice.

According to the plan, Alice should still be in the middle of her press conference. He was a bit worried about what might happen between Bella and Alice, but with so many reporters around, Bella probably wouldn’t try anything reckless.

Ryan knew what Bella was getting at, but he just didn’t want to admit it. He still clung to the hope that they could go back to how things were in the beginning—back to that innocent, childhood friendship.

But now, to ensure Alice’s safety, he had no choice but to face reality.

He figured he’d find a chance to talk to Bella tonight. All he could do was try to reason with her and hope things hadn’t spiraled so far out of control that they couldn’t be fixed.

As Ryan’s mind wandered, Mia’s small hand reached over and deleted the message he was typing on his phone.

“Ryan, look at the time! It’s only three in the afternoon, and you’re already thinking about heading back?”

Mia pouted and shook his arm, her eyes sharp and alert—completely different from the sleepy look she had just moments ago.

Her hint was painfully obvious. At this point, if Ryan didn’t pick up on it, it wasn’t just a matter of low emotional intelligence—it would mean he wasn’t paying attention to Mia at all.

He quickly did the math. Alice’s press conference wouldn’t be over for at least another two hours.

Ryan wasn’t entirely sure what was going on with Mia, but this seemed like a good opportunity to talk things through with her.

“Alright, where do you want to go? Just say it.”

Ryan let Mia shake his arm, sighing in resignation. After a long pause, he finally opened his eyes and calmly asked.

He was trying to play it cool, but Mia couldn’t hide her excitement. The moment Ryan agreed, she practically lit up with joy, almost bouncing with happiness.

She immediately threw her arms around him, hugging his neck and planting a big kiss on his cheek.

“I knew it! Ryan still loves me, and Mia loves you too~”