"It's not true!" Mabel Quinn's face suddenly turned pale, "I... I initially came to your Corporation with the intention of pleading for Mr. Conley, but when I saw you, I..."
"Enough!" He interrupted her, "If you truly love me, you should understand my pain, shouldn't you? Why do you keep pleading for someone who can be considered my enemy over and over again? Is your love for me just that shallow?"
Mabel couldn't help but have her eyes filled with tears. Yes, how could she not understand his pain, his hurt? Because she understood, she realized he has always been trapped in that shadow, never truly moving on.
"Kyle, I... understand, but I..."
"But you care about your friend, wanting to plead for her family to me. To you, who is more important, me or your friend?" He stood up, put back on the clothes he had taken off, then bent down to dress her one piece at a time.
Despite his icy expression, his actions were gentle and careful.
