Chapter: 3439

She turned her head, her expression icy, and the corner of her mouth twisted into a disdainful smirk. "The charade is finished. Can you release me now?"

Farris' expression darkened instantly, like the sky just before a storm. "Do you think I'm pretending?" he inquired, fixing his piercing gaze on her face.

Ainsley's eyes narrowed momentarily, and she remained silent. The atmosphere in the car thickened with tension. It felt as if sparks were crackling between them, causing a rift.

Ainsley's heart swelled with anger. After a moment, she burst into laughter. "Stop pretending, Farris. Wasn't it evident from the beginning? You've projected all your discontent with Brinley onto me. You want to be with me, but beneath it all, it's really about getting revenge on her. I understand, and I don't hold it against you. But why involve Moran in this? He has remained innocent from the start."

Farris stared intently at her, recognizing the eagerness in her voice as she mentioned Moran. And the fire within him burned hotter.