Chapter 37: Ruthless

"Would you like to find a place to sit and talk? Last time we met, it was too rushed, and we didn't get a chance to have a proper conversation," Ezra suggested.

"Sorry, but I have to rush to work now. I'm afraid I don't have much time," she declined and started walking towards the nearby bus stop.

However, before she could take a step, his arm blocked her way, preventing her from leaving. "Well then, you can answer me now," Ezra paused, looking at her with a half-smile. "What's your relationship with Asher?"

Vivienne was taken aback, clearly not expecting Ezra to suddenly bring up Asher. "Regardless of my relationship with him, it doesn't seem to concern you," she replied.

But as soon as the words left her mouth, his arm that had been blocking her way swiftly pulled her into his embrace. Suddenly, her back was pressed against his chest, and his lips approached her ear, whispering softly, "Don't fall in love with him, Vivienne."

Her body trembled.

When he called her name, it was differ