Chapter 151: It's Up to You

Eliana's face was blank as she stared at Nick, surprised by his straightforward rejection. Nick, seeing her reaction, felt a pang of guilt and explained softly, "They're just trying to protect you. It won't affect your life." Eliana took a deep breath, then glared at Nick angrily before lying down grumpily and turning her back to him. Nick sat stiffly on the edge of the bed. Though he knew it wasn't the right time, a suspicious smirk tugged at his lips. Eliana's actions just now were too much like a sulking child. Speaking in a conciliatory tone, he said, "Apart from this, everything else is up to you." Eliana, still facing away from him, snapped, "Get out right now." Nick fell silent for a moment, then walked over to the desk by the balcony. After turning off the lamp, he left in the dark. Eliana listened to the sound of the door closing and felt a bit puzzled. During the time she had spent with Nick, she had a pretty good idea of his temperament. Nick was inherently dominan