Chapter 6. A Picture on the Wall

“Listen, Mia. You can blame me. I’m the one who forbade her to tell anyone about our relationship,” said Ben before Mia took Keira’s hand. Keira held her breath. She didn’t know what that arrogant billionaire was about to say.

Mia frowned, let go of Keira’s arm, and focused on Ben’s sharp eyes. “Okay, wow! What do you mean? You guys have been in a long-term relationship?” she asked, looking at Ben and Keira alternately.

“I’m sorry, Mia...” said Keira. That was all she could say.

“How long?” asked Mia curiously. She always became very possessive and protective of Keira’s boyfriend because she always picked the wrong person.

“Eight months,” answered Ben. There was no doubt in his intonation. Keira frowned a little, questioning whether Ben had just picked a random timeline or if he knew something. Because precisely eight months ago, she broke up with her boyfriend of two months. Was it a coincidence?

“Oh my goodness, so right after Mark, eh?” asked Mia, pr