yes!! thank you for pointing this out I've seen so many people just saying that Ilay is just playing with Tay or he still doesnt care but hes experiencing a new emotion for the first time ever and still doesn't know what it is !
I may have thought so before be there have been little changes like how Ilay was better behaved when Tay was his assistant- out of character for him.
This new chapter really showed the changes Ilay is showing and feeling, his brother could see it.
Tay had feelings for Ilay too if you go back to the chapter where he has Ilay tied up. I think he feels Ilay is toying with him and Tay doesn’t want to be hurt.
Just my opinion. I really think this writer has a great talent for writing a captivating story.
For Ilay, Tay is the exception. Look how flustered he got when he thought Tay overheard him and his brother. He's hurt by Tays words “I despise you to death” because words don’t usually hurt Ilay so he doesn’t know what to feel. The man is in love and it’s a new emotion to him.