—Alec—
How could she not remember me?
Or was she snubbing me? Reducing me to nothing?
I took another sip of my drink, still trying to make sense of what had just happened as she disappeared through the heavy doors.
A part of me wanted to go after her.
But I stood there, rooted in both pride and the fear of being denied again.
Six years.
Six years of searching for her, only to have her treat me like I meant nothing.
Tom let out a low whistle beside me. “Wow! That woman is fierce.”
“Tom.”
My jaw ticked.
“I see your taste hasn’t changed,” he added with a smirk.
The cold fire in my chest was burning hotter. “How many times have I told you to stay away from my business?”
Tom laughed. “Your business? C'mon, man. She just debuted in the industry. How is that your business?”
“I won't
