Chapter 483
Carlos's POV
I slowly dragged my gaze back over my shoulder to catch a glimpse of the blonde guy. His cheeks had darkened to a bruised, furious crimson, sparks practically flying from his dilated pupils as he gripped the edge of teak wood so hard his knuckles turned ghostly white. He looked ready to vault across the room and sink his bare hands straight into my throat.
I flicked my eyes back toward Shawnnie, a cold, mocking smirk playing at the corner of my mouth.
"Looks like your ex is genuinely upset..." My voice dropped into a low, dry rasp of quiet amusement.
Her face lit up with a charming, childish triumph. A light, rebellious giggle slipped past her parting lips as she watched his boiling rage from the corner of her eye.
"That's exactly what I wanted..." She murmured, her eyes dancing as she shifted closer to the table. "...for him to taste the exact flavor of helplessness he forced down my throat for months."
