"Thanks, but there's no way I'd sell something this valuable from an old classmate. I'm definitely keeping it," Felix said.

Just as Lindsay was about to insist, Felix smiled and pulled out his phone. "Can we exchange contact info?"

Without a second thought, Lindsay happily shared her number and even added him on WhatsApp. She had none of the aloofness one might expect from a celebrity.

"Lindsay, if you ever find yourself in trouble, something you can't handle on your own, try reaching out to me. Sometimes, things aren't always what they seem," Felix said.

With that, he left.

In a world filled with Malevolent Phantoms, running into an old classmate—especially one who was still so kind and genuine—was a rare and pleasant surprise. Whether or not she would actually contact him later wasn't something he needed to worry about.

By the time he stepped out of the five-star hotel, it was already past 9:00 pm. He rode his electric scooter a short distance before turning into a dark alley.