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

York was flabbergasted.

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

Gibson, 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

in karma, but at this moment, his past actions were coming

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

in relief,

York clenched his fists

voice remained steady,

for fun. But

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

She disliked complications.

thought

their partnership should have been a mutual decision,

last night, and we were all lovey-dovey. You think she'll believe we broke up just like

have to deal with my

"Are you negotiating with

to

me. If I decide to end this partnership, I can do it.

York was incredulously wide-eyed.