Frederic's eyes narrowed, his stare as deep and unfathomable as a winter lake.
"Joey, we can negotiate anything but that."
"I only want that, Frederic. You can't go back on your word." She insisted.
In a swift motion, Frederic leaned in, his towering presence enveloping her.
His breath, warm and urgent, cascaded over her face.
"You can't wait to get rid of me, Joey? So eager to throw yourself at someone else, huh?"
Her reply was calm yet firm. "You're free to think what you want."
His tone turned cold and unyielding. "The contract stands until the last day, not a moment sooner. And I will make sure the Palances make amends for their actions."
With that, he stormed out, the door slamming shut with finality.
Somehow, Frederic had persuaded Scarlett to apologize to Joey in her patien
