Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 521

York's smile froze.

"What do you mean?"

Packing up and leaving quickly was one thing, but what was this about "don't ever come back"?

Leda shot back, "I mean exactly what I said. I recall mentioning I don't mix business with pleasure." "After last night, things got complicated, so the only solution is no more business between us."

York slowly straightened up, his gaze intense and dark, "I wasn't drunk last night, and from your reaction, neither were you, right?" "Right."

So, there was no drunken mistake involved.

York chuckled, "So, we just slept together, and you're already kicking me to the curb before I've even got my clothes on?"

Leda's lips twitched, "That's on you for not wearing clothes. And if you like playing the fool, I don't mind."

"I damn well do mind!" York's voice suddenly rose, "Leda, do you know what you sound like?"

"What?"

"Like one of those jerks who seduces a girl and then refuses to take responsibility!"

beat before asking, "Are you saying you're the innocent girl in this

York was flabbergasted.

like you're the victim here. Last night was consensual, we're both adults. Stop

Did you shout about taking responsibility after each one? Likewise, after being with you, I don't owe you

but at this moment, his

responsibility?! I'm not so desperate that I need you to

sighed in relief, "Good to

clenched his

his voice remained steady, his expression

It was just for fun.

IMS

the business world for years, should know this better than anyone. It's better to end things now, while it's not too

She disliked complications.

thought York

been a mutual decision, but his reaction

we were all lovey-dovey.

Fine, but you'll have to deal with

frowned, "Are you

you want to see it that

you really think I'm that honorable? Whether you agree or not doesn't matter to me. If I decide to end this partnership, I can do it. From now on, I refuse

York was incredulously wide-eyed.