contract marriage with a crippled Billionaire
Maya asked, her voice tight with restraint.
"Oops, did I strike a nerve? I didn't mean to," Clara said, smiling quickly. The corner of her lips curved in disdain as she sipped more wine. Maya's anger seemed to give her pleasure. She had wished Maya had lost the contract, and she was disappointed when her dad told her the news. Maya's success was a thorn in her side.
Maya was getting irritated with Clara's rude attitude and disrespect. She fought back the urge to talk back, fearing her voice might start shaking again, which might make her cry. Clara must not see her weakness.