Chapter 4. Rejected

While clenching her jaw, Mia nodded. "Yes. Because of that too, I never mentioned the reason why I couldn't accept you. It's clear that you would be hurt, just like this time. Sorry if I hurt your feelings, Sir, but that's how it is."

In the silence, Julian looked the girl in the eye. He saw no honesty in it. But why, the secretary's words sounded so steady?

“What makes you feel sorry for me?” the man asked in a low voice. He still hoped to find a gap to break the defenses of the girl's heart.

“As you said, we have known each other since childhood. Good or bad, your character has been recorded in my brain, "Mia answered smoothly.

"Then, how is Julian Evans in your eyes? What makes you feel pity?”

Knowing that the man was testing, Mia lifted her chin. "Didn't I mention it before? You don't have the courage. In just one day, these fingers are not enough to count the number of times you have asked me for confirmation in your decision making. You are too