Chapter 196

A glint of hostility Bashed in Ryan’s eyes as his fingers brushed against Nina’s slender neck, forcing her into an uncomfortable position where she had to tilt her head back to meet his gaze.

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“Have you seen that man? What does he look like?”

Nina’s pupils contracted slightly as she instinctively tightened her grip on the fabric of her night gown.

She hadn’t expected Ryan to bring this up so suddenly. Did he suspect something?

Feeling uneasy, Nina tugged at the comers of her mouth to force a stiff smile. “I saw him. Why? Are you that wary of the men around her? Worried she’ll end up with someone else before you do?”

Using a teasing tone, Nina tried to cover her nervousness.

She knew Ryan didn’t like her that much. He might even look down on her. But since he currently didn’t have another target, he was sticking with her to satisfy his

desires

still, even if he didn’t truly care for her, he couldn’t tolerate betrayal…

that she was entertaining thoughts of someone else,

encountered someone as remarkable and distinguished as Wren, Ryan would have been the best option she

a curveball by introducing her to Wren and giving her a

could she not take a

Wren actually reciprocating her feelings were slim. She wanted to try but wasn’t willing to lose Ryan as a

buttons of her nightgown and leaned into Ryan’s neck, her

avoids you all the time, yet you keep chasing after her. When did the dignified Mr. Chase become so desperate and shameless? “And now, you’re looking into the men

her words. “What do

me if I told you?” Nina scoffed lightly,

playing games “He frowned in

the coffee table, lit one, and took a drag, “So, does

“Do you know who filled in for clara today?”

“Herneighbor?” Ryan guessed.

of that man’s eyes still lingered in his mind. Even now, it sent

gaze had conveyed a clear message. It was as if continuing to pester Clara would’ve led to regret so deep it would last

had been enough to keep Ryan from returning to Clara’s place or making

briefly startled by what she heard. Neighbor? Was

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