Chapter: 3449

“Ainsley, you'd really burn everything down between us for a business deal? I never thought you'd sink so low, pulling this kind of stunt to get your way. Go ask for help wherever you want, but you won't manipulate me. What, do you think I'm your puppet to control?"

His voice was a dangerous rumble. It wasn't the loud kind of rage, but a simmering, deadly anger that made the room shrink. It was as if the air itself was holding its breath, terrified of what might happen next.

Ainsley paled, her mind struggling to keep up. A deal? His accusation didn't make sense. She stared at him, bewildered, trying to process what he was saying.

Then she saw it-the flash of pure hatred in his eyes. He wasn't just upset; he was furious, believing she had betrayed him.

Her grip tightened on the chair's armrests. Panic began to claw its way up her throat, but she forced herself to remain still, even as her hands trembled uncontrollably.