"Why do you always twist what I'm trying to say?" Wesley's voice was low, but the intensity made Scarlett pause.
"Take your time and think about it. Am I really the person you're making me out to be?"
Scarlett hadn't expected that.
After a moment of silence, she finally spoke, "Alright, I'll figure out where we stand."
With that, she pulled her hand free from Wesley's grip, climbed out of the car, and headed inside.
Back home, Scarlett showered, but even after slipping into bed, she couldn't find any peace.
Wesley's words lingered in her mind, leaving her restless.
'He's done so much for me—way beyond what a business partner would do. But when I ask him about it, he keeps saying we're just partners,' she thought, rolling onto her side.
'I've tried to keep my distance, but then he m
