Nicole rested her elbows on the coffee table, cupped her face with both hands, and asked Chloe the question with a tilt of her head.

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

There was no answer from Chloe, so she acquiesced to it.

Nicole smiled knowingly.

Having her innermost thoughts exposed, Chloe’s calm and emotionless eyes finally carried a hint of annoyance.

“I just can’t stand seeing you treating others like a side dish. Do you think it’s very fulfilling?”

“What?”

Chloe’s wo