ick Persian rug, not even pausing to put on her heels. She hurried through the living room, her eyes darting to the security m

just slipped her feet into her high heels when a s

ailored suit with a loose tie leaned against the cabin

rts vicious-had already locked onto her back. The silver lighter snapped shut with a crisp click. Kaden Be

who had promised her forever on a Hamptons beach three years ago closed the distance between them. Stopping less

League campus queen, reduced t

rced herself to meet his hatef

ide, Mr.

nd the door. The heavy stench of alcohol mixed with his cologne made her

Hamptons three years ago wasn't enough?

s. The humiliation of being framed for cheating three years ago washed over her, mak

Mr. Hopkins, and it has nothing

oke in the world. His hand shot out and grabbed Aur

k you are? You're nothing but a che

utch fell to the floor, spilling her lipstick and keys across the marble. Just as Kaden raised his other hand,

h caught the small of her back, pulling her agai

ill frozen in midair, dropping the temperature in the hallway to freezing. The arrogance on Kaden's face

... I wa

oman in his arms. His hand tightened slightly

e touc

mble of his voice, Aurora lowered her eyelashes

r. Hop

at Kaden, viewing him like a

you to wait for

and resting on Aurora's waist, a flash of twisted jealousy

hought your guest

your business," Dante cut in co

ty, he turned around and walked back into the elevator. As the doors slid shut, Kad

utch, and placed her scattered belongings back inside. Handing the bag to her, his dark eyes

e will make sure you get ba

yes. Stepping inside, she pressed the ground floor button and watched the metal doors close, cutting off Dante's piercing gaze. Leaning against the cabin wall,