Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

The woman scoffed, her high heels clicking against the pavement as she turned and walked away.

York, however, only chuckled lightly, dismissing her words with a wave of his hand.

The bitterness of love?

Please-

Give me a break!

No sooner had the woman left than a young girl stepped out of the bar.

She was wearing a mini skirt, showing off her creamy legs, with her curly hair flowing over her shoulders, and her makeup was flawless, making her look like a living doll. "Mr. Gibson..."

She moved closer, expecting him to welcome her advances, but York smoothly stepped aside.

With a long arm, he pulled Leda close by the waist.

Leda, who had been happily people-watching, gasped in surprise.

York looked at the young girl, "Sorry, you're a bit late."

The girl bit her lip, casting a resentful glance at Leda before reluctantly walking away.

"Using me as a shield?" Leda crossed her arms, a cold laugh escaping her lips, "And get your filthy hand off me!"

York had intended to let go, but now he didn't want to.

"What if I don't? What are you going to do about it?"

Leda laughed, a hint of challenge in her eyes, "Playing dirty now? Fine."

her smile, he found his arm twisted

Ow! Ow!" His cries of pain sounded like

play dirty?"

more, no more, I get it! Let go, my arm's gonna

rolled her eyes,

but didn't let go, instead placing his hand

calmly, "Now, can you take your hand

though it was more out

maneuvered his hand back to where it was, only to ask

felt like a parent telling a child to

in this scenario, York was the

Leda was the parent!

Damn!

What an insult!

A blatant insult!

an angry figure stormed out of the bar, his

meet at eight, look at the time now! How long have you kept me waiting?! Everyone's

here, or there was

landed on York, his expression turning into a sneer,

still

he did that on

so well. No wonder you wanted to collaborate, to keep up appearances for your family? Too bad, I don't do business

en

that, he

away York's hand, "Looking for

quickly retracted

as she watched the man leave, wondering what a mess the