Carmen
"I'm not sleeping with you, Nico! I'm not!"
I tried pulling my hand free from his grip, but he quickly made it clear that escaping him was impossible unless he decided to let go.
"I've heard you say it," he responded calmly, "but I don't believe it."
Rage settled heavily in my chest as I glared at him.
"Sex. Clearly that's one of the reasons why you think you can toy with me and act however you like," I snapped before continuing without hesitation.
"The companies in the north—half of them are in my name. I can leave you and find another partner if you're making it clear that you can't work with me."
My breathing sharpened as I stared directly into his eyes.
"And don't threaten me, Nico. You can kill me? Fine. I can kill you too."
His blue eyes remained far too relaxed for how furious I felt.
He still sat against the edge of the table, my wrist firmly trapped in his hand while my ripped blouse hung open, exposing the black lace bra beneath.
