Chapter 19

When he refused to speak with me, I understood. After I made his company hated by the general public, his reaction was only natural. The Salcedo was ruined and doomed, and as time went on, I realized Dimitri had duped me.

I protected Lance from physical harm, but after the article was published, I caused him more harm and pain. I had just realized my error in thinking Dimitri was a ruthless businessman before he was a friend, and I was disappointed by the harsh reality that there were people in the country who were untouchable.

It took me a lot of courage to visit him, but he just asked me to leave. Of course, I would never leave. “No,” I refused to leave and ignored his command.

“How did you end up here?” He asked, staring at me as if I had sprouted horns on my head.

“I've come to see you, Lance,” I told him. “I miss you so much,” and then, without warning, I pressed my body against him and kissed his cheek. He frowned at my bravado, but I was desperate for