Chapter 71: You are heartless.
Ava’s pulse quickened with dread as she feared Dylan would target Nicholas. "You!" Her hand shot up, her finger pointed at him, masking her worry under the façade of her defiant look. "Don’t trouble him. I am warning you."
"Then be obedient," he hissed, grabbing her wrist. But before she could pull away, his arm closed around her wrist, drawing her tight against his chest, leaving barely any space between them.
"Get off me." She struggled against his hold, but it only seemed to make his grip stronger.
Dylan’s heart suddenly raced without warning, and he wanted to kiss her hard, his gaze dropping to her lips. "If you want Nicholas safe, you’ll stay," he murmured hoarsely, almost betraying his emotions. "Work for me for three months. Don’t let me down, and we’ll see what I do next."
"You are heartless," she hissed, fury radiating from her eyes.
Dylan’s jaw tightened, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his face. "Yes, I am. Hate me as much as you want." And before she could react, he tilted her chin up, pressing his lips to hers in a fierce, possessive kiss, one hand threading into her hair as he held her close, unwilling to let her go.
In the meantime, the door was pushed open and Gianna walked in. Her steps came to an abrupt halt at the doorstep, frozen by the sight before her.
Dylan held Ava close, his eyes burning with intensity, seemingly furious to see her enter without his permission. "How many times should I have to tell you to knock on the door before entering?" he growled.
"Leave me alone." Ava wrestled herself free, her expression a mix of anger and disgust. "Disgusting," as she stormed past Gianna, her shoulders tense, fury radiating from her with every step.