Chapter 19: The conspiracy behind the shadows
"Surprised?" Anne let out a sharp, mocking laugh. "You thought I’d always be there following you like a shadow, taking care of you, obeying every order without question."
She sneered, shaking her head. "To you, I was nothing more than a convenient companion. Someone to warm your bed at night and work tirelessly at the office during the day. But you never once stopped to think that I had feelings, that I felt every wound you inflicted."
Her voice trembled with raw emotion. "It hurts, Denis. It hurts when the man I loved so much never truly cared about me. It kills me that you chose someone else over me—that you cheated on me like I was nothing. And now you expect me to forget all of it and stay by your side?"
Her eyes blazed with fury as she spat, "That’s never going to happen."
Her defiance caught Denis off guard. For a moment, something inside him twisted. He had hurt her—betrayed her. But pride, stubborn and unyielding, kept him from admitting his mistakes. Instead, he grew irritated and desperate. He couldn’t let her go. He wouldn’t let her go.
With a swift motion, he grabbed her shoulders and shoved her against the wall, his grip firm, possessive. His lips crashed onto hers, rough and demanding.
Anne stiffened, her body going rigid with shock. Then, fury surged through her veins. She squirmed, fighting against his hold, but he only pressed harder, refusing to let go.
Desperate, she raised her knee, aiming straight for his crotch.
Denis caught the movement just in time, jerking away and dodging the blow. His breath came fast, his eyes dark with frustration.
He exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair to regain his composure. "If you want to resign, you’ll serve your notice period," he commanded. "Work diligently, follow my orders—no questions asked. Then I’ll accept your resignation."
Anne’s chest rose and fell sharply as she locked eyes with Denis, searching his face. She didn’t trust him—not one bit. But for now, she would play along.