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 innocent

York was flabbergasted.

act like you're the victim here. Last night was consensual,

a hundred, then fifty at least. Did you shout about taking responsibility after each one? Likewise, after being with you, I don't owe you any responsibility. What gives

had never believed in karma, but at this moment,

I'm not so desperate that I need you to take care

in relief, "Good to

clenched

remained steady, his

fun. But

IMS

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 better for

She disliked complications.

she thought

should have been a mutual

"My mom video-called me last night, and we were all lovey-dovey.

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

frowned, "Are you negotiating

to see

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

York was incredulously wide-eyed.