Chapter 5

I was caught off guard by Chris's question.

'Of course, I know him. He's the second male lead. But I can't say that,' I thought.

I put on my best innocent face and shook my head. "Nope, never met him. What's up?"

Chris's gaze grew even colder, like he was trying to stare a hole right through me.

He ignored the auction completely, pulled me along, and forced us out of the venue under the stunned gaze of everyone.

He practically shoved me into the car, and we didn't say a word the whole ride. The tension in the car…