Chapter 452 Do Not Like To Be Questioned
Having heard my words, Michael gave me a frosty stare and responded with an angry tone, “I just want you to get some proper rest. Anna, why must you think that everyone has an agenda? In this whole wide world, I’m the only person that won’t harm you. As you are my woman, protecting you is the only thing I care about.”
Knitting my brows tightly, I didn’t believe his words at all. By claiming that he would be the last person in the world to hurt me, has he forgotten about what happened in the past? Has he forgotten how much he hurt me then?
Even though I was tempted to sneer at him, I wasn’t in the mood to hold him accountable for the past. I just wanted bygones to be bygones, as bringing them up only reminded me of my sorrow.
“From my perspective, you’re the one that has hurt me the most in this world. Michael, I really hate it when you get involved in my affairs. I have my own life and job. What gives you the right to interfere in my work?” I retorted in anger.
Ignoring Michael, I began to put on my clothes.
Given that none of my clothes were available, I had no choice but to wear the outfit from the night before.
Michael frowned at me without saying a word. Nonetheless, I could sense that he was desperately trying to suppress his anger. As both of our paths were not aligned, the way we thought was entirely different from each other.
Once I was done changing, I turned and left without even looking back.
Back at my apartment, I got myself changed before heading to the office. When I arrived, many of the staff looked in my direction. Perhaps, I was just being self-conscious, but I felt as if they were staring at me in a strange manner.
Just when I opened the door to my office, I saw Nicholas sitting in my chair with a gloomy expression.
Knitting my brows, I began to worry as I walked up to him.
After trying hard to maintain a calm expression, I looked into his eyes and asked, “Why are you here?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” Nicholas rebutted coldly while his eyes were burning with anger.
From his reaction, I could see that he was infuriated. After all, Michael had used my phone to call him in the morning and apply for leave on my behalf. On top of that, the reason he gave simply made things worse. If I was in Nicholas’ position, I would be equally outraged. After all, Michael and I were supposed to be on opposing sides.
After taking a deep breath, I forced myself to get a grip on my conflicting emotions. Raising my head, I gazed into Nicholas’ eyes and pondered for a while. Finally, I replied, “I know that Michael called you in the morning and why you’re angry. However, it isn’t what you think. Michael and I are not—”
“Did you sleep with each other last night?” Nicholas interrupted before I could finish.
With his sharpened gaze, he sounded as if he was interrogating me.
Frowning slightly, I didn’t like the tone he was talking to me with. Nevertheless, I hung my head to admit my mistake. Furthermore, I maintained my silence, for I did sleep with Michael the night before. Consequently, it was something that I couldn’t deny.
When I didn’t reply, a smirk descended on Nicholas’ face as he looked at me in disappointment. “By not saying anything, you are implicitly admitting that you did sleep with him last night.”
I didn’t like Nicholas’ tone because it made me feel uncomfortable.
“Nicholas, the matter just isn’t what it appears to be. I admit that I did spend the night with him. However, it was because I had too much to drink. I know what you’re worried about. Therefore, I came here to specifically tell you that your concerns are unfounded. No matter what goes on between Michael and me, my objective remains unchanged,” I explained earnestly while locking gazes with him.
I was serious in what I said, for that was truly what I felt deep down. Although I still had feelings for Michael, I was still clearly focused on my goal and wouldn’t let my emotions cloud my judgment.
Nonetheless, Nicholas was so consumed by anger that whatever I said made no difference. In fact, I could see the rage in his eyes burn with increasing intensity.
“How do you expect me to believe you now? Before we came back to this country, you told me that you no longer had any feelings for Michael. But in less than one month, so much happened between the two of you. By saying all this now, how am I going to convince myself to trust you still? Anna, have you forgotten what I have done for you during the past year? Also, have the promises you made before our return slipped your mind?”
Getting to his feet, Nicholas walked up to me. As he stared into my eyes in silence, I could feel the tension in the atmosphere increase.
When I saw the look in his eyes, I began to feel guilty even though I had kept to my end of the deal.
Other than sleeping with each other, Michael and I didn’t do anything else. Moreover, I didn’t betray Nicholas or the company at all.
“I didn’t forget them at all. In fact, I remember everything that I promised you. I know that it’s hard for you to accept the fact that I slept with Michael. But other than that, nothing else happened. Furthermore, I would definitely not do anything that hurts the company’s interest.”
The way he was reacting caused me to grow increasingly anxious. I wanted to clear the air, but the more I explained, the worse it became.
“Anna, how do you expect me to trust you now? The call in the morning had clearly demonstrated the fact. Prior to this, you have also admitted to me that you had not forgotten him. Now that both of you have slept with each other, I suppose you must have had a change of heart, isn’t it?”
Nicholas stared at me with his brows furrowed intensely. On top of that, his tone was filled with disappointment.
“No, my feelings have not changed at all. If that were true, do you think that I would still be trying my best to steal his clients? No matter what happens between us, I would never do anything that is against the company’s interest. I too have principles to maintain and thresholds that I don’t cross.”
Although I dreaded how he was casting his suspicion upon me, I understood why he felt that way. After all, Michael and I used to be lovers.
In spite of that, I was someone with strong principles. When it came to work, I would always think on behalf of the company and never let my personal affairs interfere with it.
“Forget it. I feel there’s no point in us arguing over this matter. However, if you really want to prove that you no longer have anything to do with him, there should not be a repeat of what happened last night.
“For both work and personal reasons, I hope that you will draw the line between you and him. After all, you know how I feel about you. Do you know how it felt when I received his call in the morning?”
