He risked a look around and realized they'd drawn lots of attention. His face warmed with humiliation, adding to the slap. If she were a man, he wouldn't have hesitated to retaliate with a punch even before asking the reason."What is my problem? You have some nerve asking me that after what you did

Rafael was looking through some hospital paperwork when Gerald entered his office after a sharp knock. Seeing that he was alone, Gerald didn't wait for an invitation as he strolled forward and sank into one of the visitor chairs.“Well, hello to you too, amigo," Rafael said in annoyance, even though

When she looked up, Sasha was staring at her with an exasperated look of disapproval. “He asked you out, didn't he?”“Yes.”“Why didn't you accept?” Sasha crossed her arms on her chest. “You know damn well that we've just made all the necessary preparations for the board meeting.”Desiree sighed, sl

Liam was still down as he drove Desiree home. He didn't say a word, and the car felt even more awkward than when he came to pick her up for dinner.When his car pulled up inside her house and he parked, Desiree turned to him, "Hey, Liam, are you okay? Do you want to talk?" she asked softly.Liam gla

Liam had an unperturbed smile on his face as he stared back at Gerald, which made Gerald fume more, wondering why he looked so confident."I don't remember saying anything amusing, Vidal," he spoke calmly, belying the irritation coursing through his veins. "Why don't you answer my question?""Becaus