As he spoke, he didn't release his hold on Zoe's arm.

Under the gaze of so many people, he remained perfectly composed as if it was perfectly natural and there was nothing wrong at all.

Zoe increasingly felt that this man was extremely repulsive and annoying. Her face hardened completely as she furiously tried to shake off his grip. "Let go!" she demanded, her voice sharp.

Cole put on an innocent expression as if he had just realized what was happening, promptly loosening his grip. "Why are you always so critical of me? I just saw you trying to leave and thought I'd stop you for a chat. I must...