Stay away from Syres

The tension thickened as both men stood, staring at each other, unspoken words flickering in their gazes. For some reason, Patricia felt as though they knew each other from before but how could Syres possibly know someone as powerful as Roman? She glanced between them, sensing an argument brewing, and quickly stepped in.

"No. That's not what happened, he's just kidding," she said, forcing a smile as she grabbed Syres's wrist.

Roman's gaze dropped to her hand on Syres's wrist, and something stirred within him. He knew he shouldn't care who she chose to be with, but for some reason, he didn't want it to be Syres. With his playboy reputation, Syres could easily be toying with her too. Not that it mattered to Roman but as long as Patricia remained connected to him, he didn't want any scandal.

"This is how you repay me for the jacket?" Syres added, making things worse, his tone teasing like a child demanding candy.