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!"

for a beat before asking, "Are you

York was flabbergasted.

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

responsibility after each one? Likewise, after being with you, I don't owe you any responsibility. What gives

this moment, his past actions were coming

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

in relief, "Good

relieved expression, York clenched his fists

remained steady,

said, we're both adults. Whatever happened, happened. It was just for fun. But why

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 now, while it's not too late, to avoid any potential

She disliked complications.

she thought York

have been a mutual decision, but his reaction

mom video-called me last night, and we were all lovey-dovey. You think she'll believe we broke up just like that?" Leda

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

you negotiating with

to see it

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

York was incredulously wide-eyed.