Chapter 10

Finley rolled his eyes and stared at Sofia.

She stopped breathing.

She wasn’t just scared about the fact that she had slapped Finley in the heat of the moment but was also horrified that he had just tried to kiss her.

The room fell into an eerie silence as if all the air had been sucked out, leaving only the sound of Sofia’s rapid breaths, a clear indication of her fear.

Suddenly Sofia’s cell phone rang, and the ringing seemed to ease the tension.

Finley’s grip on her arm loosened, and he pushed her away in disgust.

Sofia turned around and ran towards the door, but Finley’s voice stopped her.

“I didn’t ask for you to leave.” His words were frosty.

“M–Mr. Stewart, I’m going to take a call outside so I don’t disturb you,” Sofia mumbled,

“You can talk right here.” Finley’s mind was a storm of emotions. He felt a mix of irritation and unspoken desire, leaving him teetering over the edge.

Sofia was too afraid to leave the room again, knowing the

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consequences of defying Finley. She shivered at his icy gaze and took out her cell, looking at the unknown number on the

screen.

Her contact info had only three numbers, Daisy, their

landlord, and the attending doctor who was responsible for seeing her mother.

She glanced at Finley, who sat back on the sofa and pressed the answer button.

A charming man’s voice sounded from the other line.

“Sofia, it’s me!” The man let out a relieved laugh.

Brian?

Sofia’s hand trembled slightly.

The surrounding atmosphere was filled with noise and chatter, making Brian’s voice stand out as he spoke loudly. However, in the silence of the box, his laughter echoed clearly, reaching Finley’s ears.

Sofia immediately hung up the phone.

She didn’t know where Brian had gotten her number, but she didn’t think it was wise to take Brian’s call in front of Finley.

Besides, Sofia really didn’t know what to say to Brian.

with the lighter sitting on the

once again, and Sofia didn’t

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kept calling her, and it

Finley’s eyebrows furrowed in anger and irritation.

her phone and raised it

Finley felt like he was directing a puppet

from Sofia’s forehead, and she tapped the answer button.

laugh came from over there,

out from the hospital that you left early. I’m in Italy right now, trying to close up a few business deals…” Brian was chatty,

good news for you. I’ve contacted the best plastic surgeon in Italy and he said he can help you with those cuts on your face. I’m also trying to find a

his seat and marched directly towards Sofia, closing the distance ·

the phone from her hand,

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away about the list of doctors that

marble tile with a click! Brian’s voice came to a screeching halt as Finley stomped on it, shattering it

bought with care and not too expensive, but it had

outside for repairs. But before she could do anything, Finley grabbed her wrist tightly and lifted her up, making her feel small and helpless, like a helpless child

spat through gritted teeth. He

him say the most horrible things.

would knock some sense into you,

slut for hooking up with

could someone like him fuck a woman as hideous as you?”

did you sleep

a side

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composed, taking great care of her with attentiveness

the first time she had heard

words he uttered were degrading and terrible, and he shut his

the sound of several men talking came from outside.

Mr. Stewart is in

he’s busy with an escort right

buy Mr. Stewart a

“Mr. Baker, Mr. Richmond. I’m terribly sorry, but Mr.

need for apologies. Sorry to interrupt.”

had been involved in negotiations for a major project on Long Island, near the Hamptons. This project carried an initial investment of several hundred

were eager to get a piece of the action.

benefits, he made sure his business partners remained content

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Stewart was not something that could be accomplished easily. After spending countless days waiting at the Charming Bar, they finally spotted Mr. Stewart’s assistant, Justin, outside the private box, indicating that Mr. Stewart was inside.

by the throat, but now so many people wanted

had just told them Finley was busy when suddenly Finley’s

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