Chapter 12 They Want Your Money

Amelia shuddered involuntarily. She seemed just like a frightened child who had done something wrong and was afraid of being held accountable.

Liam had tailed her, and now, he even caught her staring at an advertisement of him. She couldn't muster the courage to turn to look at him.

A breeze blew past her, making her tremble slightly. She wasn't sure if it was because of the cold or if she was simply too panicky.

Just then, Liam's breath fanned her ear, instantly making her feel as though her entire body was on fire. She sprang away a couple of steps away from him and yelped.

"What's there to look at? It's not nice at all!"

Didn't he leave long ago? Why did he come back now?

Her exaggerated reaction made him laugh.

"If only you could see just how guilty you look right now."

"No, I'm not! You aren't that good-looking anyway!" Amelia tried to defend herself.

It was as though he managed to read her mind, and she was annoyed and embarrassed because of it. Liam stared at he