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!"

paused for a beat before asking, "Are you saying

York was flabbergasted.

Last night was consensual, we're both adults. Stop playing

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,

had never believed in karma, but at this moment, his past

about wanting you to take responsibility?! I'm not so

relief,

relieved expression, York clenched his

voice remained steady, his expression

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

IMS

personal feelings 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 too late, to avoid any potential trouble. It's

She disliked complications.

she thought York did

a mutual

last night, and we were all lovey-dovey.

partnership, huh? Fine, but you'll have to deal with my mom, then

"Are you

want to see

"York, do 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

York was incredulously wide-eyed.