Rian's voice rang out in astonishment, his body involuntarily springing up from the sofa.
"What do you mean?!" he demanded, his disbelief evident in his tone.
However, upon witnessing this, Arthur simply offered a faint smile and gazed at Rian playfully.
"No need to put on an act, Rian," he remarked.
"I'm well aware of who you really are." Arthur calmly took a sip of his tea, savoring the flavor, while Rian's face turned ghostly pale.
Rian's heart raced, and a chill ran down his spine, causing cold sweat to trickle down his back.
He felt as though the teenager standing before him had seen him in his most vulnerable state.
Rian's expression hardened as he locked eyes with Arthur.
"Why are you saying this?" he demanded.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically, transforming the ambiance entirely.