Chapter 196

A glint of hostility flashed in Ryan's eyes as his fingers brushed against Nina's slender neck, forcing her into an uncomfortable position where she had to tilt her head back to meet his gaze. "Have you seen that man? What does he look like?" Nina's pupils contracted slightly as she instinctively tightened her grip on the fabric of her nightgown. She hadn't expected Ryan to bring this up so suddenly. Did he suspect something? Feeling uneasy, Nina tugged at the corners of her mouth to force a stiff smile. "I saw him. Why? Are you that wary of the men around her? Worried she'll end up with someone else before you do?" Using a teasing tone, Nina tried to cover her nervousness. She knew Ryan didn't like her that much. He might even look down on her. But since he currently didn't have another target, he was sticking with her to satisfy his desires. Still, even if he didn't truly care for her, he couldn't tolerate betrayal. If he discovered that she was entertaining thoughts of someo