It was the ugly truth. I had agreed to his terms years ago because I needed money to support my mother’s medical life in the hospital. I hadn't actually thought I'd fall for him, but I did, only to be disregarded ever since. But after everything, I finally knew I would never love him again.
Brandon’s face darkened. His possessive anger flared.
“If you dare betray me and have another man,” he warned, his voice dropping into a lethal, cold whisper. “I swear, your mother will die.”
I looked at his handsome, furious face.
“Okay,” I said softly.
He didn't know. He had been so busy preparing for Paula's arrival that he hadn't even noticed my swollen eyes. He didn't know the hospital had called me three days ago.
My mother was already dead.
I snapped my suitcase shut, cutting off the conversation. “I’m leaving now. I’m just gonna stay with my friend.”
“Don't get any ideas about ambushing us at the company,” he warned, his lip curling in disgust. “I won't tolerate you throwing another hysterical fit in front of my staff just to get my attention.”