After saying those words, Theo closed his eyes to calm his heart. He gently released her wrist and turned around. "I don't have time to play along with all your charade, especially in a mission that is close to impossible."
Alea's hand was shaking as she looked down and closed her eyes.
Ellen let out a long sigh. Although there might be another way to say it, she believed it was necessary to stop Alea. After all, she indeed needed someone to stop her thoughtless remark.
Laust and Sihan looked away as they didn't want to disturb their problem.
However, Alea had once said that she wanted Theo to be someone to stop her if she became unreasonable. And this might be the right time.
This could only happen because Theo didn't see her as someone special that he needed to respect at all times.