Chapter 172: Would no longer attack
Raine hit Tyrone’s chest, the latter only chuckling at the playful gesture.
"How can you joke around like that? Tell me, are you really that shameless?" Raine snorted. "Is this the real you? The stoic character is just a facade, right? A ploy to get women interested and curious about you."
She downed her glass of wine. It was nice that Tyrone was acting more comfortable around her now. Teasing him like she used to do now was actually fun. It was unlike before when he was too stiff and bore no reaction every time, which sometimes made her truly anxious inside.
"Hmm... I’m honestly amazed at how I’m opening myself up more these days. To be honest, it’s a nice feeling. Ever since I’ve been with you and gradually got close to you, I feel more unrestrained..." Tyrone admitted. "At first, I tried my best to control my feelings and emotions. But I guess you have a talent in bringing out the best in me so naturally? Your dangerous beauty and tactics completely trapped me. I think that’s what you really planned from the start... You seduced me, and you succeeded."
"Seduce? Me? I didn’t even make an effort," Raine arrogantly claimed.
"I guess you effortlessly seduced me then," Tyrone amended his statement, massaging his nape while letting out a timid smile.
"That’s a grave allegation, darling," Raine smiled as she drank another gulp of wine.
"And you’re guilty of it, so you should take full responsibility for me," Tyrone candidly declared.
Raine was glad that her phone decided to ring at that exact moment just so that she could dodge the conversation. She could feel their words getting serious with his expression alone. He was opening up to her, and she was glad that she unintentionally helped him out with his personal struggles, like showing his true emotions. But the more that their conversation became deeper, the more that she would be attached to him, and such a thing would only make it harder for her to finish everything on her plate.
Looking at her screen, it was Lyne who was calling. So she quickly answered, "Hello?"
"Boss, the medicine is effective. Boris’s condition is stable now," Lyne reported with relief palpable in the tone of her voice.
"Oh, that’s good then. Tell that werewolf that there’s no room for him to get weak," Raine let out a light chuckle. "We need him. Monitor his condition and let him drink the medicine that I’ll prescribe next. We’ll proceed as planned as soon as the Mirage Trial concludes. How’s the barrier?"