Chapter 54. Feelings Transformed

Brendon felt the urge to tell Mr. Miles that whatever Jasmine knew or thought at that moment was irrelevant to him, but he feared it would be rude.

"She doesn't know. She wanted Samira to leave immediately and I think the two of us had our first disagreement."

"Until yesterday you were always picking on each other." Mr. Miles said thoughtfully. "But that was predictable, sooner or later it would happen, because you were both very attracted to each other and hid your feelings behind teasing and offensive words... How come I didn't realize it was a flirtation before?"

"I don't think it was just a flirtation. I really hated her."

"And what made you change your mind so suddenly?"

"I... We spent the night together."

Mr. Miles leaned back on the sofa, thoughtful. He didn't look angry or happy.

Brendon finished his cognac and stood up, leaving his glass on the coffee ta