Tilda blinked, feigning innocence.
But now that shes out of a job, are you going to help her find another one? Lyndon paused, then smirked.
Considering your fierce demeanor, I wouldnt dare.
Tilda was momentarily speechless.
Did he just refer to her as fierce? She playfully swatted at him, her eyes dancing with a mix of teasing and affection.
Come on, Im not fierce.
Lyndon caught her hands, amusement lighting up his gaze. Well, youre soft on the outside, but tough on the inside.
Tilda pulled her hands free and smoothed her clothes.
Promise me you wont have any more contact with Rita.
Lyndon raised an eyebrow.
Didnt you just block her for me? Tilda shot him a sidelong glance.
Should I unblock her, then? Lyndon quipped, Unblock her so I can block her again? Tilda froze for a second, then burst into laughter.
In that moment, she realized just how sharp his sense of humor was.
After a moment of hesitation, she made the call.
The phone rang several times before someone picked up.
Whats up? Miss Fernandez, Rita began, her voice low but laced with urgency.
Tilda found out about our deal, and she canceled the job Lyndon arranged for me.
There was a brief silence before Scarlet finally responded, Really? How did Tilda find out about our arrangement? I have no idea, Rita admitted, her tone defensive.
But I denied any connection with you. Even so, Tilda warned me not to pursue Lyndon-or shed teach me a lesson.
Scarlet chuckled softly, a trace of mockery in her laugh.
Well, I must say, I didnt expect Tilda to have such a knack for talking tough! Ritas mind flickered back to the image of Tilda.
After Tilda had removed her glasses, her entire demeanor had shifted-her aura anything but ordinary.
She looks like a different person without her glasses.
Scarlet scoffed.
Even so, shell never outshine the memory of the woman who still holds Lyndons heart.