Playboy's Mistress
She aimed to project boldness, but her efforts faltered, revealing her underlying trepidation.
He leaned back in his chair, savoring the tension he had created. "I've missed you so much, my sweetheart," he replied, his choice of endearment eliciting a surge of revulsion within Ember. The word "sweetheart" held no warmth or affection for her. It was a symbol of his possessiveness, a reminder of the manipulation and pain she had endured.
"Get lost," Ember said firmly, her voice laced with defiance. However, her words seemed to amuse him rather than deter him.
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