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“Why didn’t you tell me before?”
Her heart raced. The justified question weighted heavily on Scarlett. She feared it so much. She looked down, shaking her head, not wanting to even dwell on it. “It’s stupid… and I’m feeling so cold and it’s late… can we talk about this some other time?”
“I have all the time in the world, pet.” Cattleya simply said, remaining firm, not entertaining her array of excuses. It was too important to ignore. These things shouldn't be taken lightly. Especially after they had defined their relationship with the contract they signed.
Scarlett pleadingly gazed at her but the billionairess' expression only hardened.
Her face fell, realising that the intimidating woman wouldn't budge. Was there no running away from that? Did she really have to bare her
