Chapter 7

Autumn

I was so angry and frustrated at the same time.

No, Autumn. You’re stronger. It shouldn’t even affect you.

“But how can I not react? He called me his cousin, Steven. His freaking cousin,” I let out, smacking the table with my hand in anger.

Currently, I am having lunch in my restaurant with Steven. I was angry with Dante, so I didn’t call him. However, I needed someone to talk with to clear off my mind. I had no other choice but to call Steven instead.

He took a sip of his espresso. Even Steven was an espresso lover.

“I still don’t understand why I came here. You know that I have the means to tell Ian everything,” he said calmly.

I glared and pointed my finger at him. “If you do, I swear, Steven, I will never talk to you again,” I threatened him.

He chuckled. “Really? You really won’t talk? So I am calling him right now.”

Steven took out his phone. I glared at him before snatching the phone away from his hand.

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