Chapter 222 Interested in Kyle?

Eric turned his frosty glare on Miles, his words sharp. “Betrayal, severing ties?”

Though soft and controlled, his voice was laden with a threat that sent shivers down Miles‘ spine at just the sight of Eric, a coldness spreading from his feet:

Miles scratched his head, trying to defuse the tension with a nervous laugh. “Ah, it’s nothing, just babbling.”

Eric, placing his laptop aside efficiently, narrowed his eyes at Miles. “With Kyle going public with who he is, you’re still worried he’ll come after you?”

Miles averted his gaze guiltily, muttering softly, “I’m not scared of Kyle. I’m worried he might cause trouble if he comes to Haldoria.”

With a cold smirk, Eric noted. “Seems like you’ve stirred up some chaos yourself, haven’t you?”

Miles remained silent..

Deflated, Miles closed the door behind him softly, stuttering, “But, but…

Kate’s probing eyes were on Miles, pressing, “But what?”

She felt there was a secret Miles was holding back, a puzzle she was eager to solve.

Miles, hesitant, finally covered his face. “It’s nothing, I swear!”

at

Nothing?

of embarrassment. His face flushed, his ears were

What was he concealing?

yet Miles kept his lips

Cough.

Eric broke the silence.

way, anticipating

tone was detached, with a

Confused, Miles asked, “What?”

you have no further

Balance:

550

222 interested in

Finished

After briefly pausing, he muttered, “Nothing.

a haze, enveloped in a veil of

eyes turned to Eric, her curiosity unanswered. “Ric. What’s going on

does he seem so opposed to

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