Talia’s POV
John stared at me for a moment before bursting into laughter.
“You’ve got to be kidding me, right?”
I remained silent and held his gaze in defiance until the smirk fell off his face.
“No, I’m not. I meant what I said and if you didn’t get the words right the first time, I said I’m in love with Lorenzo.”
“You’re stupider than I thought, Talia.” John massaged his temple as he shook his head. “I knew I was right to keep you in the dark right from the start.”
“Your words aren’t going to change anything, John. I need you to accept I’m done with this and it’s all your show from now on.” I said.
“You agreed to help me, remember?” John said as he walked behind his desk.
“I did and I fulfilled my part of the bargain. The list you have. I gave that to you, have you forgott
