The way Liam treated me pierced my chest like an icy bullet. The humiliation was so acidic that it burned my throat, but I couldn't afford to break down. I shook my head violently, forcing a smile that felt more like a deranged grimace.
“Liam, my love,” I said, struggling to keep my voice steady, “you don't need to buy me anything. It's smarter if we go back to the mansion right away.” I felt f*****g miserable inside.
At my words, Liam raised an eyebrow with that disdain he always gave me and pursed his lips in boredom. "Yeah. You're right. We'd better go back to the mansion. Coming to this place was absolutely stupid..." he hissed through clenched teeth, barely concealing his annoyance.
He came from a line of extremely powerful Betas, but he behaved and moved with the arrogance inheren
