Prodigal Emperor

Locke's expression got better. His boss was apparently the only person who cared about him even though he seemed a bit harsh. He could not help but feel moved. 

''You can call him Baldy instead,'' Ryle continued speaking seriously as he gave her a small strawberry slice to nibble on. After all, she could not even say his small name properly. What if she felt exhausted trying to pronounce such tough words. 

''Bal.. Ballldeee...'' Angel swayed her calf wantonly on Ryle's lap as she giggled and said the word that slipped easier from her mouth. 

Locke's face altered between blue and green. 

Daisy's lips twitched as she looked at Ryle and Angel before glancing at the team of guards who were suppressing their laughter and then at Locke who seemed weak in his legs as he greeted Ryle and left under the teasing gazes of his fellow teammates. 

Why did it seem like the man was bullied by Ryle and Angel?