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!"

you saying you're the innocent girl in this

York was flabbergasted.

here. Last night was consensual,

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

at this moment, his past actions were coming back to haunt

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

sighed in relief,

expression, York clenched his fists

voice remained steady, his

for fun. But why the

IMS

"Once 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

She disliked complications.

she thought

have been a mutual decision, but his reaction

me last night, and we were all lovey-dovey.

partnership, huh? Fine, but you'll have to deal

you negotiating with

to see it

to me. If I decide to end this partnership, I can do it. From now on, I refuse to cooperate with you in any

York was incredulously wide-eyed.