As Cassius continued speaking, his voice grew more agitated, more furious.
Nevaeh froze for a moment, but then realization struck her.
His words… they sounded strangely familiar.
They were something she had said to Nancy at the hot pot restaurant last night.
He had heard all of that?
No wonder he had gotten drunk for no reason and was taking his anger out on her this morning.
He must have thought she was using him, doubting him, labeling her a scheming woman.
What had been mere complaints from her twisted into a reflection of her character in his mind.
He had never believed in her.
Her delicate face flushed instantly with anger, eyes blazing as she stared at her hands trapped in his grip.
She shouted, voice sharp and trembling, "Yes, you're right! We are just business partners!"
