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."

in her smile, he found his arm twisted behind

cries of pain sounded like a pig being

to play dirty?" Leda

it! Let go, my arm's

rolled her

let go, instead placing

puzzled gaze, she spoke calmly, "Now, can you take

it was more out of frustration

where

parent telling a child to get

scenario, York

Leda was the parent!

Damn!

What an insult!

A blatant insult!

out of the bar, his

look at the time now! How long have you kept me waiting?! Everyone's time is precious, not just

the way here, or there was some emergency, but now

turning into

still

he did

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

en

that, he

hand, "Looking for another

retracted

the man leave, wondering what a mess the day