Chapter 265

Lucas's Adam's apple bobbed.

His eyes churned with unwillingness.

"Anna, I..." He tried to seize one last chance.

Anna Ross turned her face away.

Her voice was soft but firm.

"Mr. Evans, there's no point in dragging this out."

She dug her nails into her palm.

She forced herself to stay cold.

Adrian Sinclair stood by the window.

His back was like frozen steel.

Lucas stared at him intensely.

He finally gritted his teeth and turned away.

"I'll wait for you to contact me."

The door slammed shut.

The echo vibrated through the room.

Only their breaths remained in the office.

Anna relaxed her tense shoulders.

She met Adrian's gaze as he turned around.

He stepped closer.

His shadow enveloped her.

"The partnership is over."

His fingers tapped the desk.

His voice was low.

"The way he looks at you disgusts me."

Anna clenched the edge of her shirt.

"At least... don't blacklist him."

She looked up.

Pleasure filled her eyes.

Adrian suddenly leaned down.

He gripped her chin.

"Fine."

His thumb brushed the corner of her mouth.

His eyes darkened.

"On one condition."

"He disappears from your world completely."