“You’re so distant with me?” “Or are you deliberately misinterpreting things?” Scarlett felt an inexplicable surge of anger at his words. “You don’t tell me anything, how am I supposed to know what you’re thinking?” “Besides, haven’t you always told me that we’re just cooperating, and not to read into anything?” Wesley stepped in front of her, his captivating eyes holding only her reflection. “You’ll soon know why I said that.” “And many things aren’t as simple as they appear.” Scarlett saw herself reflected in his eyes. Realizing her reaction was too strong, she said, “You don’t need to explain. I understand everything.” Just then, her phone chimed with a message. Scarlett opened it and scanned the contents. Looking at Wesley, she said, “I have some matters to attend to. I’ll call

