Chapter 94 —Wounded Pride

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Aylin crossed her arms, her chest rising and falling rapidly with restrained emotion.

“Don't talk to me like that, Roman.” Her voice was low and firm. “You were the one who asked me to give it a try. To stop pretending.”

Roman closed his eyes for a second, as if her words pierced him.

“And I meant it,” he growled, taking a step closer, but she didn't move. “I'm not playing games with you.”

“Oh, really?” she asked with a bitter laugh. “Then what about the offic