Chapter 40

Believe

I can't remember the last time the two of us were calm together. We seemed so comfortable with each other that I want to get used to this.

Then I snapped back to reality when his phone rang and I accidentally saw who it was.

So they're still seeing each other, huh?

He canceled the call as if it was nothing and looked at me again. I gave him a cold glare. The cold thing in my stomach resurfaced.

"Answer it. I don't mind," I said coolly as if it was nothing even when my head screams otherwise.

"It wasn't important, Cian-"

His cell phone rang again which only irritated me more. I stood up and headed toward my table. He also stood up when I started to walk away.

"I'm done eating. Answer the damn phone and get out of my office. I still have work to do."

He groaned painfully and picked up his phone but he did not leave. I crossed my arms as I looked at him, confused. I just raised an eyebrow at him without backing down.

"Yes, Ivory?"

I gritted my teeth upon hearing the name. I clenc