Semua Bab Passionate Hate: Bab 31 - Bab 36

Amelia’s POVAs I sat on the couch in the office at JC Industries, I tried to maintain a neutral expression. Julian leaned in close, his hands resting on the armrests, his eyes locked on mine. I felt a flutter in my chest, but I pushed it down, reminding myself why I was here.‘This was a contract marriage, nothing more. I need the money for my mother's hospital bills, and Julian needed his father's inheritance, It is a simple transaction, one that doesn’t involve feelings’ I thought to myself as I eased my heavy breathingBut as Julian's gaze held mine, I felt a spark of attraction that I couldn't ignore. I mentally scolded myself, reminding myself that I couldn't afford to fall for him. He was my professor, and this was a business arrangement.I focused on the cold, hard facts. Julian was using me to get what he wanted, and I was using him for the same reason. There is no room for emotions in this deal.I kept my face impassive, refusin

Chapter 28Amelia’s POVMy wrist had begun to hurt and worse, my feet couldn’t take it any longer, Julian kept pulling me through the darkness and even when the lights came on I had to try to keep up with him.“Ow!” I exclaimed again as the stinging pain in my feet had grown worse, the bracelets on my wrist sinking into my flesh.“I can’t leave you like this!” He said calmly, crouching down.“I’m sorry for dragging you so roughly but we can’t have the reporters see your face, remember” he said, stretching out his hand for me.I stared at him with anger,although he was right, if I were to be exposed what would happen to me at school, everyone would come to know about our relationship and from what I’ve observed so far, I would be the one in a bind.“Thank you but I can walk on my own” I said angrily, instilling my pride and anger, this is a contract, I’m no slave or doll that he can drag around and do whatever he likes with.

“I don’t want to speak to you Festus..how many times must I tell you that?!” I yelled, pressing my back against the door.“Please..just let me talk to you” he pleaded“You know how it turned out the last time you tried to talk to me, why cant you give it a rest?” I asked, then looking up at the wall clock that hung above the closet, Julian would be home soon.“Besides, my husband will be back any minute and if he sees you there he’ll definitely give you a matching black eye” I added.“I know, but it’s worth the risk, please Amelia, let’s talk” he said again, this time without the hard banging on the door.I couldn’t understand why but I felt drawn to what the truth could be, from what I had experienced today at his office, it definitely shows that he’s hiding something, something dark.‘Do I really just let him talk to me? I mean it won’t make any difference’ I thought to myself as I paced back and forth in the room.