Chapter 230

“I need to hear it from you,” he said, his tone sharp, slicing through the silence.

Without warning, his hand reached out, gripping her chin to turn her face toward him. He closed the distance between them, his flawless features just inches away.

His voice softened to a whisper, asking, “Where were you? Who were you with? What did you do?”

Hadley remained motionless, not daring to move.

The faint light inside the car highlighted the severe angles of Eric’s face, making his striking appearance even more pronounced—a man whose mere presence could command attention.

There had been a time when Hadley had been completely captivated by him.

Gathering her composure, Hadley inhaled sharply. “I was out with Denver. We grabbed some ramen at the night market.”