The kiss was unexpected, shocking Bentley into momentary stillness. But it only took a split second for his anger to ignite like a wildfire. He shoved Ivy away from him, his eyes blazing with fury. "What the f**k, Ivy? What the hell was that for?" he demanded, his voice echoing off the office walls. Ivy stumbled back, her eyes wide and glistening with unshed tears. "I... I don't know," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. It was then that she realized just how serious Bentley was. "Do you really not have any feelings for me anymore?" Bentley's jaw tightened, his expression hardening. He wanted to make her feel the pain she had caused him, to understand the depth of his betrayal. "Feelings? For you?" He laughed, a cold, bitter sound. "The only thing I feel for you is disgust.

