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!"

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

York was flabbergasted.

Last night was consensual, we're both

you've been with enough women. If not a hundred, then fifty at least. Did you shout about taking responsibility after each one? Likewise, after being with you, I

at this moment, his

said anything about wanting you to take responsibility?! I'm not so desperate that I need you to take care of

relief,

clenched his

remained steady, his

just for fun. But why the sudden break-up? Can't we

IMS

get involved in a business deal, it complicates things. You, having been in the business world for years, should know this better than anyone. It's better to end things now, while it's not

She disliked complications.

thought York did

have been a mutual decision, but his reaction was unexpectedly

were all lovey-dovey. You think she'll believe we broke up just like that?" Leda

Fine, but you'll have to

you

want to see

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 to cooperate with you in any way. What can you

York was incredulously wide-eyed.