Chapter 41

"From what I recall you were doing a fair amount of looking yourself." She hitched up her chin. "You know you're an asshole, Simon. You claim that you're nothing like the man people say you are, but that's just a lie. You accused me falsely of something I didn't do, didn't bother to apologize for it, threatened me and tried to blackmail me into coming back to work for you by withholding my payment until now. For some reason you think you can drag me in here and charm me with your looks and your words and I'm supposed to run back into your arms? Well, it's too bad that's not going to happen, and now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back to the party —"

Simon smiled, revealing gleaming, strong white teeth, and Sara felt momentarily dizzy. He rocked back on his heels and a different light came into his eyes. An altogether more dangerous light, and Sara could see that she was effectively trapped.

"Let me get out of here, Simon"

"No," he said firmly.

"No?" sh