Chapter 156: Regret
"Are you going to keep pretending I’m not here, Princess ?" Tony’s voice cut through the tense silence, his words dripping with a hint of amusement.
Olivia shot Tony a withering glare as he addressed her with the nickname she despised. Her jaw clenched, and her grip tightened on the handle of her weapon concealed beneath her jacket. She hadn’t spoken a word to Tony since they arrived, and she had no intention of breaking her silence now.
Her dislike for him burned deep within her, fueled by the memories of their tumultuous relationship and the pain he had caused her. Every glance, every word exchanged between them only served to reignite the anger and resentment that simmered just below the surface.
Tony’s casual demeanor grated on her nerves, his nonchalant attitude a stark contrast to the turmoil raging within her. How could he act as if everything was fine when their history was anything but?
She loathed the way he seemed to effortlessly navigate their shared duties, his easy confidence a constant reminder of their failed romance. The thought of working alongside him filled her with a mixture of dread and frustration, a constant reminder of the heartache she had endured at his hands.
But beneath her outward display of animosity, Olivia couldn’t deny the lingering traces of affection that still lingered within her. Despite everything, a part of her still longed for the connection they had once shared, the warmth of his embrace, and the sound of his laughter.
But she pushed those feelings aside, burying them deep within her heart where they could do no harm. She had vowed to herself that she would never again let Tony get under her skin, no matter how much he tried to provoke her.
So she remained silent, her gaze cold and unyielding as she turned her attention back to her duties, determined to keep her distance from the man who had once held her heart in his hands.
But Tony wasn’t about to let her off the hook that easily. "Hello, Princess," he continued, his tone teasing. "Are you going to continue ignoring me?"