"No," he said softly, but his tone was as unyielding as ever.
She pleaded again, "Please."
Damian noticed the change in her attitude toward him. She was no longer just stubborn and defiant but starting to soften, attempting to overcome strength with gentleness. This shift amused him. He chuckled quietly and replied, "No."
His voice was low and gentle, completely different from his usual cold and indifferent tone, almost tender. Emily was momentarily stunned, thinking she could push further to test his patience and explore his limits. Besides, she didn't want to abandon Ryan at this moment to see that bastard.
She hesitated, planning to ignore him and hang up the phone, but then she heard him call her name, "Emily." He paused, then added, "There are consequences for hanging up on me."
