“Elara told me about you and Robin,” I said slowly, keeping my tone as neutral as possible.

His eyes turned cold instantly, and his hand paused in mid-air.

My nails dug into my palm at his cold reaction. The air around me felt thick and suffocating. I wonder if I made a mistake by asking him about his? He didn’t answer for seconds, then minutes passed like that. I was about to say something, or change the topic, when he smiled. He smiled warmly, “It’s just how business competitors ...