Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Amber stared fixedly at Axel, having no choice but to force a polite smile under the glare of countless surveillance cameras. But her stiff expression failed to convince both herself and Axel.

Meanwhile, Jameson sat in the security room, watching Amber and Axel's every move. There were high- end cameras and microphones installed in the room that could even pick up the sounds of their breathing.

"I didn't expect to see you here, Ms. Altman." Axel cocked an eyebrow. "I've truly missed you since we last met. I couldn't stop thinking about when we'd meet again. Who knew that would be tonight?"

"I never expected to meet you here too, Mr. Whitaker." Amber smiled stiffly.

Amber knew Axel only said those things because they were under surveillance. But her heart still nervously trembled when Axel said he'd missed her.

Since both Amber and Axel were very experienced in such situations, Jameson didn't notice anything off about them whatsoever.

"It seems like we are fated to meet." Axel's eyes fondly narrowed as he made himself at home. "Come on now. Have a seat."

step,

to

hands in the hem

Axel suddenly grabbed her arm, making her fall into

curled around the couch, leaving torn streaks in

in harsh pants, but his gaze was still tender.

as she

double meaning to her

scared? She was trembling in Axel's

"The smile you had on your face when

her lips and said

snap her in two. He lowered his gaze slightly