Chapter 4

I bit back the sting and lowered my gaze to the floor. "I already broke up with him. Hope you two last forever."

Lexi arched an eyebrow, looking like she had more to say.

But William suddenly ditched Nicholas and walked straight over to us. His shoes thudded against the floor with a low, steady rhythm.

Nicholas frowned, looking puzzled.

Lexi looked startled too. She quickly straightened up and said nervously, "Hello, Mr. Francis. I'm Lexi Dawson from the Roberts Group. About the proposal earlier..."

But William didn't even look at her. He just locked his gaze on me. His…