Chapter 19

“I’m busy. We’ll discuss it later,” Ken snapped.

Viola’s eyes welled with tears. “How long do you want to wait? Until Calista comes back? She’s at the research base–she’ll never return!”

Ken’s face darkened as he rounded on her. “Say that again.” His expression chilled her to the bone.

“Ken, I love you. Remember all our beautiful moments together?”

Ken’s appearance and success far surpassed any man Viola had known. She’d fallen hard for him after just a few encounters. She’d done everything to win him, and now that marriage was within reach, she refused to let him slip

away.

Seeing his internal struggle, Viola changed tactics. She set out wine before him.

“I know you’re under pressure lately. Since you don’t want to see me, I’ll leave you be. Have some wine–get some

rest.”

left with

of Calista for days. Seeing the

donned her clothes, and styled her hair to match. It didn’t matter if Ken hated her. She could become

Calista…” The wine unlocked Ken’s memories of their time together. He’d always

admit it

a figure

“Calista?”

figure smiled silently.

embracing her. “Y’re finally back. I’ve

her lip against the humiliation. Her pride lay shattered, but she had to endure. “Aren’t you

raced wildly. “Of course I am! Don’t ever leave like that again. I’ve missed

lips. If Ken wouldn’t marry her willingly, she’d

to lead him to the bed.

me help

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