Chapter 363

His fingers clamped around her wrist like iron shackles. She struggled, but couldn't break free.

Sophia looked up and met Ethan Roscente's bottomless dark eyes.

Her heart had long gone numb. Even anger felt excessive now.

"What are you doing, Mr. Roscente?" Her voice was glacial.

Ethan remained silent, his heated breath fanning across her face. The flickering stairwell light stretched their shadows into elongated silhouettes.

Suddenly, his lips curved. "Don't you have anything to ask me?"

This was the second time tonight.

A mocking smile tugged at Sophia's lips.

Did he expect her to scream hysterically about that woman? To put on a dramatic scene for his amusement?

Too bad. She wouldn't give him that satisfaction.

"Nothing," she said softly.

"Nothing?" His laugh was cold. "You don't care at all about the woman who appeared beside me?"

"Your private affairs are none of my concern."

"'None of my concern,'" he echoed bitterly. "What was I even hoping for?"

So in her heart, he'd already become insignificant.

"Let go," she said calmly. "This is inappropriate."

"What if I refuse?"

"Then I'll call the police." Her response was immediate. "For sexual harassment."

Ethan's eyes darkened. He suddenly pinned her against the wall.

"Since you've already accused me, shouldn't I make it worth your while?"

Her pulse jumped. "Ethan Roscente! Don't you dare!"

"Watch me."

He leaned in, the strong scent of alcohol enveloping her. Sophia's mind blanked momentarily, her fingers unconsciously clutching his sleeve.

Just as their lips were about to meet, she jerked her head aside.

His smirk deepened as his mouth found the curve of her neck instead, sucking harshly.

"Ah!" A shudder ran through her like an electric shock.

"Ethan! Have you lost your mind?"

"For you," he rasped, finally releasing her.

Sophia's eyes burned with fury.

Ethan studied her vivid expression, some of the tightness in his chest easing.

"She's my friend's younger sister," he suddenly explained.

"I said I don't want to know!"

"But I want to tell you." His gaze was intense.

Sophia bit her lower lip and stayed silent.

Ethan released his grip, gave her one last lingering look, then turned and walked away.