Her lashes trembled like startled butterflies as the man's accusing tone made her fingers instinctively curl inward, though her face remained a carefully schooled mask of calm.
A deep frown etched across her forehead, displeasure flashing across her features as emotions warred within her—her pulse hammering like a trapped bird against her ribs.
"What exactly are you implying? I certainly can't read your mind, Mr. Radiance!"
Nina stubbornly refused to budge, her gaze darting away as she fought to contain the unease writhing in her stomach.
Meanwhile, the man before her sat perfectly composed—his piercing gaze missing nothing. Every inch of him radiated silent warning: Cross Alicia, and there'll be hell to pay.
"Ms. Taylor, some truths are better left unspoken to spare us both embarrass
