Juliette did the unthinkable. She laughed right in his face, taking him by surprise. “Are you serious?” She grinned once more at his effort to charm her. “Why I can't be serious? Huh? What makes you believe what I just said wasn't true?" Kallum inquired, temper in his tone. Her dismissive attitude did not stir him in the least. He desired her and would go to every length to reclaim her. “Do you think I'm an i***t, Kallum?” She rose to her feet and pushed the chair with great force. “What did you think? That you'd waltz in here and whisper two sweet nothings in my ear, and then sweep me off my feet?” She shook her head, unimpressed, and folded her arms. “If that's what you thought, you should have your head checked.” She spat, mocking him. “That is where you are mistaken, Juliette.

