Chapter 5

"I'm not being difficult," I said, pronouncing each word clearly. "You were the one who suggested the agreement, and I signed it. Julian, what exactly are you unhappy about?"

He paused, his breath catching for a moment.

"I'm just asking where you're staying," Julian replied, his voice turning icy. "It's dangerous to be out alone this late at night."

"You don't need to worry about that," I shot back.

"Sylvia," Julian said my name, his voice tight with barely suppressed annoyance.

It was that familiar tone he always used whenever I pushed back against him.

Back then, I probably would've…