Chapter 24
I wondered where he even got that idea
I had never had sex with Ashton.
My shock must have been too obvious because Harlan stacked the documents neatly, then looked at me with mocking eyes. “Charlene, didn’t Ashion spend the night at your place last night”
Hearing that, I understood everything.
So I wasn’t imagining things last night–when I caught a glimpse of a figure from the car, it really was Harlan
But then, another question arose.
What was Harlan doing at my place?
More importantly, before Ashton arrived, I had seen Tamara post about having dinner with Harlan on Twitter. So why was he outside my building?
I couldn’t figure it out And Harlan didn’t give me the time to think either. He let out a cold laugh. “What’s wrong! Afraid to answer?”
I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at him coolly. “What’s there to answer?”
Ar that, his expression darkened. He stood up, placing his hands on either side of me, trapping me in His eyes were as cold as ice.
He lifted a hand and abruptly preled off the band–aid on my neck. Then, he suddenly scoffed. So you had this bite mark w
while you u with Ashton!”
were in bed
His fingers pressed against the mark, applying increasing pressure. The pain made me frown, and without hesitation, I slapped him across the Thee.
He clearly hadn’t expected me to hit him. For a moment, he just stared at me in stunned silence
I rubbed my sore palm. I usually didn’t want to ruin that handsome face of his, but his mouth was really asking for it
Seeing the red mark on his cheek, I felt like all the frustration I’d endured recently had been vented in that slap
“Harlan, whoever I’m with and whether I sleep with them has nothing to do with you. If you say anything like that again, I hit you again.”
Harlan’s gaze locked onto me, deep and unreadable. I was sure he couldn’t understand why the Charlerse who used to obey him without question had suddenly dared to strike him.
But I didn’t care what he thought. I pushed him away and reached for the documents.
Before I could grab them, he caught my wrist and suddenly asked, “Charlene, how much did Ashion pay you?”
I didn’t even blink before lying smoothly. “Two million dollars.”
“He pleased you with just two million dollars?” His voice was tight with suppressed anger.
I looked at him with blatant mockery “Yeah, What, should I turn down two million dollars just to choose you?”
“What could you possibly give me! A commission split of seventy–thirty!” I continued.
My sarcasm seemed to push him over the edge. His voice dropped dangerously low. “I’ll give you three million dollars.”
I let out a lazy “Oh, then replied, “Still not interested
He grabbed my wrist, his eyes red with anger. “Charlene, are you purposely trying to go against me?”
Ignoring the pain in my wrist. I yanked it free. “Harlan, I told you, I’m not going to be your
mistress.
sn’t say anything after that. I pushed him away and walked off with the files
He didn’t move at all until I closed the door behind me
When I returned in my offer and opened the door. Tamara immediately looked up at me.
Her gaze lingered on my neck for a long time, then she lowered her head, her eyes seeming red–rimused.
sat down at my desk, pulled out a band–aid from my bag, and covered the late mark on my
As I focused on the event planning.
Tamara stood up and left the room.
7:10 PM
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Not long after, she came back
One of our colleagues exclaimed. “Tamara, your necklace is so beautiful. It must be expensive, right?”
