Chapter 102

When Derick arrived at the billiard hall, he saw Chris striking cue balls furiously. It was obvious he was there to blow off steam. Instead of stopping him, Derick picked up a cue stick and walked over. "Same old rules. You up for a game?" Chris ignored him and continued striking cue balls. When he failed to pocket a ball even after multiple tries, he threw the cue stick onto the table and stormed out. Derick put down his cue stick and walked over to him. "What did Madeline do to upset you this time?" "Who said this was because of her? Don't bring her up in front of me," Chris snapped. Derick chuckled. "Only she can make you lose control like that. Are you having a hard time because she left you?" He was always direct with his words. Chris suddenly turned around and grabbed Derick's collar. "Cut it out." "What?" Derick looked at him calmly. Chris' mouth moved, but he let go in the end. He wanted to tell Derick to stay away from Madeline, but that would mean admitting he