Chapter 11:
Dante's Pov
My head was pounding after spending hours going through files and approving paperwork. Everything was just noise, including the board meeting, the threats from the rival company, and the never-ending calls.
I had no desire to hear anyone's voice ever again. All I wanted was peace. Quiet. Sleep and a cold glass of whiskey. All I needed was that.
I kept thinking about her as I drove home. Kayla
I couldn't stop thinking about the girl who asked me a question this morning.
Do you really despise me that much?
She asks me that, but who does she think she is? Who granted her the authority to x-question anything? This is where I live. My house. My guidelines. She is only present because she is required to be.
After parking, I got out of the vehicle. My legs moved
