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."

smile, he found his arm twisted

of pain sounded like a

play dirty?" Leda

I get it! Let go,

her eyes,

but didn't let go, instead

spoke calmly, "Now, can you take your

laugh, though it was more out of frustration

had just maneuvered his hand back to where it

child to get up

in this scenario,

Leda was the parent!

Damn!

What an insult!

A blatant insult!

stormed out of the bar, his rage palpable even

You said we'd meet at eight, look at the time now! How long have you kept

thought something happened to you on the way here, or there was some emergency, but now I see

York, his expression turning into a sneer, "Busy flirting

was still on Leda's

did that on

you wanted to collaborate, to keep up appearances for your

en

he

swatted away York's hand, "Looking for another twist,

quickly retracted his

sighed as she watched the man leave, wondering