Chapter 11

I was momentarily speechless, knowing I was in the wrong.

"But that doesn't justify creating that kind of scandalous gossip!" I declared righteously. "You need to behave yourself and stop chasing after women."

"I've never chased after women."

On this point, Asher was clearly determined to hash things out with me tonight.

"Well, you have a history. You were chasing after me when you first took an interest in me."

Asher probably hadn't expected me to say that.

In reality, I was shooting myself in the foot with that comment.

Bringing up unpleasant memories from the past, I now felt my enthusiasm waning and turned to leave.

Asher lunged forward, wrapping his arms around my waist.

We both stood there, neither of us speaking.

I knew that if we continued talking, we would definitely erupt into a fierce argument.

"Vivienne's back. I think it's time for me to leave with Cora."

The last thread of restraint in my mind completely snapped.