Ximena’s POV
“What is this?!” Hudson groaned. My spirit almost jumped out of me.“I… I can… explain,” I stuttered, trying to swallow the large lump that just grew in my throat.“Explain what, Ximena!” he yelled.I quivered, holding the door handle as a shield. My knees wobbled and tears trickled down my cheeks. I haven’t done anything wrong.“You signed a contract to take my company? You are an ally of my rivals?” he asked, stepping toward me.“It’s not… it’s not what you think. I can explain,” I cried.“It was all your plan to make me fall in love with you. How could you, Ximena? Despite all your outrageous attitude, I trusted you. I fell in love with you and all you had ever done was betray me? Who sent you?” he demanded.The disappointment in his eyes was as sharp as a dagger. How do I explain I never did? I felt like disappearing into thin air. My heart pounded in my chest, the sound reverberating like a
