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

York was flabbergasted.

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

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.

at this moment, his past actions

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

relief, "Good to

relieved expression, York clenched his fists in silent

voice remained steady, his expression

said, we're both adults. Whatever happened, happened. It was just for fun. But why the sudden break-up? Can't we have

IMS

the business world for years, should know this better

She disliked complications.

thought York

have been a mutual

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

but you'll have to deal with my mom,

frowned, "Are you negotiating

you want to

matter to me. If I decide to end this partnership, I can do it. From now on, I refuse to

York was incredulously wide-eyed.