"Miss Mill, I think we need to have a serious conversation," I stated, my voice barely hiding the emotion. Her gaze locked with mine, a mix of fury and resolve. "I'm afraid there's nothing left to discuss, Mr. Ryan," she replied, her voice calm but with a hint of tension in her eyes. "We both understand what transpired yesterday... it was an error." "An error?" I scoffed. "Don't act as if you didn't enjoy it. It was simply a convenient encounter, nothing more." Her eyes narrowed, anger evident. "Convenient? Your words hardly reflect the situation, Mr. Ryan. I was far from begging for anything." --- After breaking free from a toxic relationship, Tessa found herself caught in a moment of vulnerability, ending up in a one-night stand with her new boss, Aiden. Both of them initially agreed to keep the encounter private. But as the complications deepen, will Tessa choose to distance herself or will she secretly find herself drawn to Aiden's arrogance?
