"What? You want me?" he echoed, his voice dripping with mockery. "Of course, you do. I am rich and powerful now. Unlike the old Leon who was poor and had no secured future."
My heart sank. I swallowed and looked straight to his eyes. "Leon, I'm serious. I want you not just because of your money, but–”
"Oh, I believe you," he said, stepping closer to me with his gaze turning icy. "But it's pathetic. You think I would want to be with someone like you for real? You're nothing but a needy, desperate fool. But we have an agreement, so I will abide by it. You will satisfy my needs in bed, and I will give you money."
Each word struck me like a physical blow. I tried to hold back the tears that threatened to fall, but it was no use. "Leon, why are you being so cruel? I know I hurt you in the pa
