âBut do hurry. The célebration is about to begin.â
The door slammed shut behind Alyssa and the others.
Ten minutes later, Josh and Morgan walked out of the hall. The formerâs watch was still stained with blood. A womanâs wails and sobs of pain could be heard in the hall he had just left.
âClean the mess up.â Josh instructed Morgan.
âYes, sir!â
âAlyssa Taylor really is something.â Josh emanated a frosty air as he cracked his knuckles.
âItâs been a long time since Iâve met someone who dared challenge me. If she wants to play, Iâll play along with her.â
Alyssa felt incredibly satisfied after getting revenge for Tatiana. But the latter still felt uncomfortable.
Knowing this, Alyssa gave her and Sean some alone time. The two went to the balcony to freshen up after the whole ordeal.
Sean took off his coat and wrapped it around Tatianaâs shoulders, since she was quivering in the cold.â
Here. The wind is stronger here.â
âDid you ⦠tell my sister about the other night when Brie messed with me?â Tatiana asked, slowly turning to face Sean. Her gaze was filled with a mix of emotions.
Sean blinked for a moment before answering softly, âYes. I was the one who told Ms. Alyssa.â
âWhy? Why did you have to involve my sister in my personal issues with Brie?â Tatianaâs eyes were filled with panic, her brows knitting together.
*Alyssa is already so busy all the time. How could she still have time to deal with something as trivial as this? She nearly cut off all ties with Josh Schmidt! Donât you think heâs going to hold a grudge against her instead of letting this go?â
âMs. Tatiana â¦â
âI know youâre my sisterâs secretary, Sean. But if you care about her so much, then why didnât you consider these things on her behalf?â Tatianaâs tone was serious now.
âWhat if Josh decides to make things difficult for Alyssa? Did you ever consider how serious the consequences of your action would be?â
Seanâs heart prickled with pain at Tatianaâs words.
In the midst of his panic, he placed both hands on Tatianaâs shoulders. âI was too angry! All I wanted was to help get revenge for you. I was so worried that Brie would bully you on campus again.
jump to âEvery time I remember how she humiliated you that night, I get so pissed off⦠All I want to do is jum your defense and protect you!â
âSeanâ¦â Tatiana was taken aback by his words. She looked deeply into his passionate eyes. She could feel the heat from his hands warming her up, making her heart pound.
âI know I manipulated Ms. Alyssa into this. Iâll definitely ask for her forgiveness, but I just canât ignore it, Ms. Tatiana. I just canât.â
Seanâs breathing quickened, and his cheeks flushed. âI hate how useless I am. If I could, I would do anything to keep you safe. Anything.
Tatianaâs cheeks were bright red now. Tears welled in her eyes as she leaned against Seanâs shoulder.
She had once read a poem that went like this:
What was love?
It was the cowardâs bravado, the pauperâs generosity.
the gladiatorâs determination, the stoicâs gamble, the meekâs confidence, and-the fight to the end, knowing only futility stood in the way.