Chapter 89: Scared of Him

“If you don’t understand then I will have to make you.” She sighed. “I am not trying to hurt you, William. I just don’t like to be in the spotlight, with so many people looking at me and plotting against me. The world of the rich and influential has burned me too many times. I don’t understand what is real and what is not. I don’t want to live my life like this…” She trailed off. She hoped he understood because if he didn’t, he really would chase her until she broke down her defenses and won her over. But she didn’t want that. She couldn’t handle that any longer. “Are you kidding me? Giving me this half-assed explanation that you don’t believe yourself? You should at least try to sound more convinced by it yourself so that I can take a step back.” William shook his head. “You are working for the Cavanaughs to expand their business and you started your own company. This doesn’t make you fall into the spotlight?” “Because I never tried to show myself. I don’t care for it!” she yelled,