Chapter 22

Soon, I regained my composure. My face is still red, but I don't cry anymore. I looked up at Darian. Before I could say anything, Darian looked at me and said, "If you and Titus don't have a shady relationship, you'd better stay away from him. If two people are close to each other, not only me but other people will also suspect that you and him are having an affair. Until then, no matter how you explain it, no one will believe you."

Darian's words carry reminders and warnings. He lowered his voice, not as grumpy as before. Although I was still upset inside, I couldn't continue arguing with him because Titus and I really had a shady transaction anyway.

I choked up and said, "I know! After this, I will not go near Titus. I'll run away if I run into him again by chance."

Darian's expression showed no emotion, "You'd better say you can. Don't let this happen again."

I hesitantly said, "You'd better not send your subordinates to spy on me. You don't want me to interfere in your life. You s