Chapter 20 Chapter 20 ༠༢༣ , 69 Nyx finally got a good look at Felix . The male on the screen looked a lot like Theon . They shared the same strong , chiseled features like something out of a sculptors dream sharp jawlines , deep set eyes , and broad shoulders , with the build of someone who lived and breathed the military life . But unlike Theons golden hair , Felixs dark locks gave him a more serious , composed air . His whole vibe was mature , calm , and collected . But what threw Nyx off was just how young he looked . He didnt seem like Theons uncle at all but more like an older brother to Theon . Even though their first meeting was this awkward , Felix still kept his composure . After a moment of silence , he leaned forward , bowed , and said , Hello , Im Felix Lane . Please forgive me for my earlier words . Ill write you a three thousand- word apology and send it along with my gift . Nyxs eyes widened in shock , and she quickly bowed in return . You dont have to do that . The two of them bowed to each other like they were in some kind of formal ceremony . Nyx realized this was a little ridiculous . She straightened up first , and after a brief hesitation , Felix did the same . Nyx then let out a quiet sigh of relief . As Felix bowed to her , her heart had been in her throat . This was Felix Lane , the supreme commander of the Imperial Military Command and Theons uncle . And here he was , bowing to her and promising to write an apology . Actually , Nyx wasnt mad at all . She just needed to speak for herself , so she explained , Im not a fickle person who gets bored easily . Im loyal . I will always be responsible for my future partner . I wont betray them . Felix studied her flawless face for a long while and finally asked . Youre really not upset ? He had never met a female who was this patient and forgiving . Nyx gave off the feeling of a soft , fluffy little rabbit sweet , warm , and innocent . At that moment , Felix immediately understood why Theon had fallen for her at first sight . Nyx shook her head and added , Im really not angry . I understand why youre concerned about Theon . Youre a good uncle . She hesitated for a second and continued , Ill talk to him . He deserves a better female than me . In the military headquarters , the lights blazed . A clerk knocked on Felixs office door , but no one answered . The clerk pushed it open , only to be startled by Felix sitting there , lost in thought . The clerk left , still shaken . He had never seen Felix so distracted before . The video call had already ended , yet Felix was still processing it all . He pressed his hand to his chest , feeling the unusual pounding of his heart . Nyxs soft voice echoed in his head , and her words played on a loop in his mind . She said she wouldnt be fickle , and that she wouldnt betray her partner . She also said that Theon deserved a better female than her . Felix thought , A better female than her … Does that even exist ? It was only when Felix mentioned it in the video call that Nyx realized her encounter with the black mamba had gone viral 1/4 12:33 Sat , Feb 8 BBB . Chapter 20 on StarNet . Fans were flocking to her profile like bees to honey . She checked her Intelligent Brain , and her fan count had exploded the now had more followers than the entire population of Earth . Nyx was stunned by the sudden attention . She hadnt even poste anything yet her account was still blank but people were showering her with tips and donations , filling her account with enough credits for several lifetimes , Nyx lay awake that night , her mind racing . Shed never expected something like this to happen . It was her first time experiencing insomnia since arriving here . For several nights in a row , she couldnt sleep . She didnt want to become some kind of influencer , but she felt guilty for not responding to her fans . It didnt seem right to ignore them after the attention theyd given her . After days of indecision , she finally made her decision . One morning , she dragged herself out of bed and told Zayne and Theon , I want to do a live stream . She didnt want to be an influencer , but at the very least , she wanted to show her appreciation to her fans . And saying thanks couldnt be the only content in the live stream Theon hadnt made breakfast yet , so Nyx gathered some ingredients and decided to make a classic Earth breakfast sandwiches for her live stream . Zayne helped Nyx set up her Intelligent Brain . There was no need for extra cameras or angles . Once she turned on the device , a screen would pop up , and she could interact with her viewers directly . Nyx hadnt planned this in advance , so she didnt expect many people to tune in , especially since it was so early in the morning . But as soon as the live stream began , before she even had a chance to see herself on the screen , the chat was flooded with an endless stream of comments . [ I knew waking up early really does have its perks . ] [ Its live ! Its live ! I cant believe I made it in time ! ] [ Good morning , sweetheart . ] [ Wait , is this really a live stream ? I thought I was hallucinating from waking up too early … ] [ Morning ! Are you in the kitchen ? How could you stay here ? ] [ Didnt Nyx mention something about cooking for males in Jade Garden ? Could she be serious about this ? ] [ Shes actually cooking ?? Her males must have a huge nerve ! Im reporting this . ] [ Report +1 ] At first , Nyx thought they were just joking , but then , out of nowhere , she saw the Female Protection Association official account enter the live stream . Her eyes widened in shock as she raised both her hands in defense to explain . Im not cooking ! Its Theon ! They had split the tasks beforehand Theon was in charge of making the sandwiches , while Zayne was the one managing the live stream . 12:33 Sat , Feb 8 BBB Chapter 20 69 % With her hands raised like a startled little rabbit , Nyx made the viewers go wild again with how adorable she looked . Even Zayne couldnt resist ruffling her hair , with a soft smile tugging at his lips . Nyx squinted her eyes and smiled up at Zayne , her face practically glowing . Since that day when Zayne had openly called them family , their bond had grown stronger . Zayne was a few years older than Nyx , and he felt more like a protective older brother to her . Nyx absolutely enjoyed how Zayne ruffled her hair it was his way of showing affection . Theon, watching from the side , felt a pang of jealousy and reached out toward Nyx . But Nyx quickly moved closer to Zayne . Capturing Theons disappointed expression , Nyx just pretended that she didnt see that . Unlike Zaynes family bond , Theon was in love with Nyx . He had already confessed , and Nyx didnt give him a clear answer . She was trying to avoid giving him false hope , knowing full well that any closeness would only hurt him later . As they made the bread , Nyx always kept a little distance between her and Theon . When she leaned in to check the seasoning for the stuffing , she got closer but still made sure to avoid his touch without making it obvious . Meanwhile , the comments were piling up in the chat . [ Looks like Nyx clearly likes Zayne more . Guess females prefer the refined , gentle type . ] [ Yeah , herbivorous males always seem to win over females more than carnivorous ones . Zayne may not be an herbivorous type , but he definitely seems gentler than General Lane . Females love that type . ] [ Does that mean our militarys carnivorous type males are doomed to not be liked by any females ? ] [ Youre such a disappointment , General Lane … ] Nyx was focused on teaching Theon how to toast the bread , and she didnt notice these comments . But Zayne , as the live stream admin , saw every one of them clearly . There was a certain satisfaction in his eyes , hidden beneath his glasses . He leaned closer to Nyx and casually draped an arm around her slender shoulder . Mind teaching me too ? As someone who barely passed cooking class , Zayne figured it made sense for Nyx to help him out with more patience . Completely oblivious to Zaynes little scheme , Nyx had no idea the tension in the kitchen was starting to build up . She was patiently showing Zayne how to knead the dough and corrected his technique when she suddenly heard Theon hiss in pain . She looked up , her eyes widening in shock . Did you cut yourself ? Without thinking , she dropped everything and rushed to Theons side . She forgot all about maintaining any distance . She stood on tiptoe , grabbed Theons bleeding hand , and said in an urgent tone , Let me check ! The comments immediately exploded with more questions . ???? Cut himself ? Whos that clumsy ? Theon ?? ] 2/4 12:33 Sat , Feb 8 BBB • Chapter 20 Tex @ 68 % a [ If Im not mistaken , isnt Theon the empires champion in the Cold Weapon Combat Tournament ? Hes been winning since he was 17 , and hes way more skilled with blades than with energy guns . He cut himself while chopping veggies ? Thats absurd ! ] This is such an obvious ploy for attention . Whos falling for this ? ] [ 2222222222 ] [ Whats going on ? Nyx actually believes it ??? ] [ This is so obvious ! Hes faking it ! How does she not see that ??? ] Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!