Bruno blinked, looking a little surprised by Beauty's outburst, but then a small smile appeared on his face.

"Oops, did someone say something?" Jessie said with a grin, breaking the awkward silence.

Kai gasped dramatically, putting a hand over his chest.

"Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't know."

Beauty's face turned bright red instantly, and she waved her hands in denial.

"No, no... it's not... actually-"

"Actually, you don't need to apologize, Kai," Bruno calmly cut her off, stepping forward and gently wrapping his arm around Beauty's waist.

Beauty held her breath the moment his hand rested there, almost as if claiming her.

Was he really playing the part of...