Chapter 188

Samuel threw the menu onto the table with a loud bang, his voice sharp and cutting. "Shelmaine, even if you walk out now, we're not done. Not by a long shot." Shelmaine stopped, turning slowly to face him. "What do you want?" He didn't answer immediately, pulling out his chair and standing up. In a few quick strides, he closed the distance between them. Instinctively, Shelmaine backed away until her back hit the wall, leaving her trapped. Samuel leaned in, his gaze intense as he towered over her. "'What do I want?' Don't you already know?" "I don't," she said. "Do you really like him that much?" Samuel asked. Shelmaine glared at him, her wariness evident. "Can you back off?" "No." "Do you have to be this close just to talk?" "Yes." "Samuel, don't be shameless." "What if I want to do something even more shameless? What will you do?" "Go ahead, try touching me." At those words, Samuel's hand shot out, gripping her chin. Before she could react, his lips crashed onto hers. He