Chapter 49

The air within the confines of my office had turned a few degrees warmer since Dante had barged in to it. I could not tell if the heat was from the lack of air conditioning due to maintenance issues or if it was the sheer amount of warmth radiating from Dante himself.

His signature suit clung to his b*dy like a perfectly crafted, hand tailored, second skin that was made from the finest and most expensive quality materials and finishings. It was impeccable the difference a well made suit made on a man but having said that, I felt like Dante in all his physical glory, would make any piece of clothing look like a S*x icon.

As if he had read my thoughts, his own orbs darkened with mischief as he took a single step closer to me, squaring his shoulders to make himself look larger than he already had been. I couldn’t tell what it was but I some how felt like I had the upper hand between the two of us.

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After discovering that Pheobe and Dante were allegedly no longer engaged and having Dante here my office, I felt like I was in the position to refuse him now and shut him out. It was some thing that I had intended to do from the day he had doubled crossed me and made me look like a fool. His proclamation of his affections meant nothing any more and I was done with the man… for good

this time.

“Your little stunt back in the boardroom saved your ass.” He muttered expressing his disapproval at what I did back there,

I pursed my l*ps, frowning innocently. “I have not the slightest clue what you’re speaking about.” I shrugged moving a few fly away tendrils behind my ears.

“If that verdict was past at the meeting and that percentage was set as the final count then you know very well that you would have lost the bet on agreement that we made.” He shook his head in admonishment. “Not very truthful and ethical of you.” He mocked.

“Oh? I merely asked for a recount so that we are certain of the numbers before we go ahead and set that as the finally increase. I do not see what was wrong in my wanting to me thorough.” I pressed my l*ps in to a thin line as I watched him grin sarcastically.

“I could bet that you wouldn’t have asked for such careful reconsideration had the situation been the other way around.” He spat out and I smirked at him.

“And we both know how fond you are of striking bets.” His eyes darkened at my words.

“Just as much as you are of playing d*rty.” He retorted causing me throw an uninterested look his

way.

“The meeting was reserved for company Intel only and not investors yet I still allowed attend and I’m the one who fights d*rty?” I placed a hand over my chest dramatically and he

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scoffed.

“We both know you had no say in the matter of whether I could attend or not.” Dante said dryly.

I can’t see why you came all the way

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have a bone to pick with you.” He threw me a scathing

edge of my desk where he leaned his hip against the edge so he could throw an

shocked if you showed up was not really

here for

reason.” I responded

tolerated it and given you many passes but

me?” I scoffed with a laugh. “Please, if any thing it is the other way around. I

You lie and run away from the first sign of inconvenience to your path. You’re just a coward. He insulted me, his teeth pressing together

who was guilty of all

you going to be the one to teach me about being moral now? Says that man. who lied to me,

written all over his face. He was angry, that was clear enough but i

it and what did you go and do? exactly the thing I told you not.” He yelled this time and the sheer booming of his voice echoed through the office and reverberated right through me

I stuttered unable to find the words but he cut me

truth which you have been hiding all these years?!” He yelled in my face and I could see his anger raging and wreaking havoc within him but I could also see the pain laced through it all but I didn’t fixate on it because if I did, I would begin to feel sorry for

know what you’re talking about, Dante.” My words were shaky and my voice

so confidently before, a small part of me believed you but

nothing.” I shot back at him, my chin jutting out

doubt, that Hayley is my child. He spoke each word with slow deliberation making sure that I heard him and prevented any further attempts of

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his had me absolutely stunned and speechless. I stared at him blankly not knowing what on earth to say because I did not want to confirm what he was saying even

5 full years. Have you shame that you kept a child away from knowing her father? Does it ever get to you?” He questioned with such judgement that only set

are self righteous, Dante. If you remember correctly, I had asked, no, no, begged that we speak in private the very day I found out which happened to be the same day you broke the news to me that you and Pheobe were rekindling the ambers of your old flame but you had refused me mercilessly and didn’t

years.

exact day and moment that I was speaking off. His guilt bit at him and so did his regret

was I to come in between that? I was not going to beg any further

thought that I had won this one but that assumption had only lasted a short while because his face contorted in to

and time again for you to disclose such a vital piece of information to me. I had every right to know about my own child and I could get you in to so much of trouble for what you did.” I couldn’t tell if he was joking or not but it sent

you? That I wanted to keep her a secret from you from the start? You are mistaken. I only kept her hidden because of Pheobe. If only you know what she had attempted on me same day I went to your house

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