Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed



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."This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

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!"

Leda paused for a beat before asking, "Are you saying you're the innocent girl in this scenario?"

York was flabbergasted.

"Don't act like you're the victim here. Last night was consensual, we're both adults. Stop playing the innocent youth."

"Over the years, Mr. Gibson, you've been with enough women. If not 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. What gives you the right to expect that from others?"

York had never believed in karma, but at this moment, his past actions were coming back to haunt him.

"Ha-Who said anything about wanting you to take responsibility?! I'm not so desperate that I need you to take care of me." Leda sighed in relief, "Good to know."

Seeing her relieved expression, York clenched his fists in silent frustration.

But his voice remained steady, his expression impassive-

"As you said, we're both adults. Whatever happened, happened. It was just for fun. But why the sudden break-up? Can't we have a little commitment to our agreement?"

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Leda seriously responded, "Once personal feelings get involved in a business deal, it complicates things. You, having been in the business world for years, should know this better than anyone. It's better to end things now, while it's not too late, to avoid any potential trouble. It's better for both of us."

She disliked complications.

And she thought York did too.

So, ending their partnership should have been a mutual decision, but his reaction was unexpectedly strong.

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

"Ending our partnership, huh? Fine, but you'll have to deal with my mom, then I'll agree."

Leda frowned, "Are you negotiating with me?"

"If you want to see it that way."

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Leda laughed, "York, do you really think I'm that honorable? Whether you agree or not doesn't matter to me. If I decide to end this partnership, I can do it. From now on, krefuse to cooperate with you in anyway. What can you possibly do about it?"

York was incredulously wide-eyed.

"You... You're being unreasonable!" he gritted his teeth.

Leda simply responded, "Oh."

"You're worse than those jerks!"

"Oh."

"You're bullying me!"

"Oh."

Eventually, York got dressed and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Damn it-

He'd been outsmarting others all his life, and now, he'd been outplayed?

Leda, you're really something!

Something indeed!