Chapter 26
An awkward silence assumes the air as she stands in his office, staring down at her feet while fondling with her nails. Her heart beats rapidly against her chest, scared of raising her gaze, for the fear of looking into his deadly eyes.
"What was that about, Lilian?" His cold voice sounds through her ears, and she feels her heartbeat stops for some seconds. How could she have said those words not minding that he might hear her? She just wanted to make herself feel good back there, and get on those bastards' nerves, she never knew it'd get her into a big mess.
"I'm sorry, Sir," She whispers, although he heard her very well.
"You're sorry? What the hell were you thinking? When the hell did I tell you that I got married to you? The fact that you acted as my substitute bride
