I stared at him, flabbergasted. I didn’t know what to say.

Did Ace really send Warner to Seattle to keep him away from me?

“How can you be so sure?” My tone was low.

He threw me a look of disbelief. “After everything I told you, you’re still trying to defend him? Isn’t everything clear? He clearly told his friend to get me a job in his company, so I’d have no choice but to leave you behind. So, he could have his chance with you. And he did! He took you away from me!”

His fists clenched and unclenched, eyes flashing with anger.

“That’s why I didn’t fall into his trap again. I quit the job, even if my boss told me that if I quit the job just like that, it’d breach the contract they made me sign. And I’d be responsible for the big red mark on my career.” His jaw ticked. “But I couldn’t let him win this time. So, I quit. And Achilles Valencian did what he wanted. He made sure I didn’t get any job anywhere. First, he took you away from me, and now he ruined my career.”

“I can’t believe this!” Putting my head into my hands, I let out a breath.

What the hell is wrong with him? What the fuck was running in his head when he did all these things? He couldn’t just let his possessiveness ruin someone’s career, for God’s sake! That freaking prick!

“Now you know why I keep telling you he’s not the right person for you? You’re an obsession for him, Em. He wanted to get you at any cost. And he did. But trust me, Em, obsession doesn’t stay for long. Once he gets bored with you, he’ll toss you away like you’re nothing.”

His words didn’t reach my ears because all I could think about was how to smash something on his head when he would come back home. Rage boiled in my veins like lava. How dare he do that to Warner?

I looked up at him. “I’m so sorry, Warner. I don’t know what to say… I’m extremely sorry. I’ll talk to him, don’t worry. Everything will be fine. You’ll get your job back, I promise.”

He shook his head. “You’re still not leaving him? Even after everything?”

Closing my eyes, I pinched the bridge of my nose. “I love him, Warner. I can’t just leave him.”

He stared at me for a moment and then averted his eyes. Nodding slowly, he got up. “I guess I should leave now. And you don’t have to talk to him about my job. I’ll take care of it myself. Thanks for offering help.”

“Warner, stop!” I stood up as he turned to leave. “Don’t leave like this. I’m extremely sorry, but—”