24 The Threat

Becca.

I am no fool! But I’m not a wimp either.

“I am sorry but unlike some people, I don’t mix business with pleasure, Mr. Fernandez.” I persisted with a mocking smile one more time and I felt the amusement freeze on his face. It was as if the man did not appreciate those last words.

Hmm, too bad!

“Nobody is asking you for pleasure, Miss Summer. With all the coldness around you, it’s forgivable not only to think but to also believe you don’t know the meaning of that word.” There is no doubt that this man will make a terrible enemy as he lashed back unapologetically.

This time around, it was my turn to freeze with a smile on my face.

‘How dare this man presume to know me? Does he know the battles I have fought and won?’ I asked silently in pain but in the next moment, I realised it did not matter.

All men are the same, they only think of what they see outside. Never really care about you or what shapes you to be who you are.

But since I don’t want him to even know the real me, it do