through the VIP suite, instantly drowning out the murmu

rsh spotlights from the suite's ceiling beat down on her, highlighting t

splash of amber whiskey splashing onto the thigh of his tailored trousers. His eye

hroat, his body angling to block the small cake box on the table be

ight toward the seating area, her heels striking the exposed wooden fl

rrogant disdain. He straightened his tie-a nervous habit he thought made him loo

wn at him, her gaze so devoid of warmth that it felt

she repeated, her voice perfectly leve

the other men exchanged uneasy glances, slowly setting their drinks d

d to his feet, using his height to try and loom over

ole room," Fiona said, her tone laced with a venomous calm. "You talk about me like

hovering, always trying to control every aspect of my life. You drove me to this. If yo

ly devoid of humor. "That's a neat trick. You cheat, and so

iends, and that was the one thing he couldn't stand. He leaned in, his eyes narrowi

n't change, but a musc

coward. Kayla stepped in front of you. She took that blade for you. And what did you

, Kayla's sudden smirk before the knife appeared. The cold, hard truth of

e dropping to a dangerous whisper. "She led me into that

issively. "I saw the scar on her arm! I saw her tears! You're just trying t

gesture. "Guys, come on. It's your birthday, Kev.

e sheer force of her glare made him take an involun

of exhaustion. Looking at him, at his blind, arrogant certainty, she realized that arguing with him was l

, I get it. You're upset. But I'm willing to be the bigger person. Apol

nal insult. "She can stay on as my personal assistant. You'll

f revulsion that washed over her. She stared at him, this

lack credit card she used for Baxter family expenses. She hel

lack card flew through the air, its solid metal edge catchi

lt immediately bloomed on his skin. The card clatter

e with shock. He stared at her as if

er nose at him with absolute authorit

er posture rigid, and walked toward the door, leaving the