(Ciara’s POV)“I am having second thoughts,” he said slowly, and my throat went dry instantly. “About letting you walk away that easily.” He tilted his head slightly, his eyes locked on mine with a calm intensity that made my chest tighten. “After all, Ciara…” He paused briefly. “You still owe me a proper review.” For a few seconds, I forgot how to breathe. A proper what? My brain stopped working, my thoughts scattering in confusion, and whatever dignity I had left disappeared immediately. “Sir?” I croaked. He did not smile, and that made everything worse. If he smiled, I could pretend it was a joke. If he looked angry, I could apologize again. But this calm and unreadable expression was something else entirely, and it was deeply unsettling. “I do not understand,” I said carefully, hoping I had misunderstood him. “I believe you do,” he replied calmly. I did not. I absolutely did not. “Sir, with all due respect,” I said, clearing my throat, “I think we should forget everythin
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