William eyed Daniel with undisguised disdain. "Mr. Vernon."
Daniel chuckled. "Olivia told me about you. She said she's been quite bothered by the trouble you've caused her."
A glacial expression settled on William's face. "So? And why should you care?"
Daniel shrugged casually. "Well, she's my girlfriend now."
William sneered. "Relationships are fleeting. Who's to say you won't split?"
Daniel's grin widened, dripping with sarcasm. "Definitely not me. After all, I'm not you, Mr. Hayes."
Despite the barb, Daniel remained composed, as if they were exchanging pleasantries.
William's features hardened.
"She doesn't like you," he declared flatly, then pivoted and strode away.
Watching William's departure, Daniel stood there, his smile fading gradually.Three years might have passed, but
