Chapter 35. Risk It All for You

I couldn’t answer him and keep quiet. I feel like a child getting caught from sneaking in some candies. 

Phoenix beside me smirked. He grabbed my arm and locked it with his. Theon clenched his jaw at the sight, “Why are you holding her hand?” 

“Why? Because I want to.” Phoenix cockily replied. 

 I shook Phoenix’s hand away from me. 

“I remember this man..I  saw him waiting for you at the clinic…and the both of you are all over the news last night.” Theon said to me. 

Phoenix glared at him and turned to me, “Oh, so he’s Theon? You’re boss? Is he the reason why you’ve been avoiding me, Sereia? Because you found someone new?” 

Theon took a step to him and looked at him with menace, "Yes. I'm the reason. And I’m courting her.” He then turned to me, “Is he your ex?” 

I shook my head. “No. We’re not lovers or ex.” 

Phoenix looked at me in disbelief. “Really?” 

Theon then came to stroke my