Liam didn't answer right away. He just stayed there, watching her with that cutting stare, his jaw clenched, his fingers laced together as if he were physically holding his anger in check.

"At this very moment, I should be signing a billion-dollar contract. Instead, your irresponsible behavior forced me to come back here," he said at last. "You cost me a deal, Olivia. And I'll be honest, my patience is at its limit."

Olívia sat up, pulling the sheet around her shoulders since she was wearing