“Wait!!!!”
Lucas paused, his lips curling into a slow, triumphant smirk that sent ice down Mia’s spine. The raw anger in his eyes transformed into dark, hungry satisfaction as he watched her break.
“I… I accept,” she whispered, the words burning like poison on her tongue. Her voice was barely audible, but the defeat in it was crystal clear. The photo of her and Adrian in the library left her no real choice. Not if she wanted to protect him.
“That’s my good girl,” Lucas purred, leaning back in his chair with a satisfied grin. “Knew you’d come around eventually. Smart choice, Mia. Real f*****g smart.”
Mia stood up on shaky legs, grabbing her bag with trembling hands. “We’re done here. Delete the photo like you promised and I’ll… I’ll do what you want. Starting tomorrow. Not here.”
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