16 The moonlight , like woven silk , filled the silent car where Jax Ryder and I sat . After a few seconds , he suddenly chuckled softly : " Sister , aren't you going to tell me something ? " I sighed softly : " I was wrong . When you acted that way at first , I thought this was an unspoken adult game ." " But I also told you , we were just having fun- " " I wasn't talking about that . " 21:40 Tue , 26 Aug < He abruptly cut me off . " Why didn't you ever tell me that you're the owner of the team ? " I looked at him calmly : " It would have been too much trouble if I had . " He paused , as if suddenly understanding . " That day we were photographed , after we trended , the manager came to me and said they were going to hold a press conference to deny the relationship - that was your idea , wasn't it ? " Jax Ryder leaned over , propping himself against the seat back behind me . " Eve , do I seem so unacceptable in your eyes ? " The distance between us closed inch by inch . As our breaths mingled , the atmosphere became extremely intimate . But in the reflection of his eyes , I only saw my own calm , indifferent gaze . " Because we weren't in a relationship . " " How I live my life , the path I take , was decided four years ago . I won't disrupt my rhythm for you . As for why I didn't tell you I own the club , it's because this- " I carefully chose a less harsh word . " fling - after it ends , I hope it won't affect your future work with the team ." " Because ensuring I can achieve good results for the team and gain higher commercial value is also part of your career . " His nose almost brushed mine . In the mingling breaths , I once again caught the crisp scent of blue eucalyptus on him . Shoe you be considered everything so thoroughly , arent you worried that by announcing it today , I might transfer teams during the current off - season ? " I was silent for a few seconds : That's your freedom too . He scoffed , sat up from over me , pushed open the car door , and left without looking book