Chapter 257

"Didn't I tell you to wait for me? What made you think getting into someone else's car was a good idea?"

Before she could respond, his hand shot forward, grasping her chin. "What, were you too polite to say no? Acting like that only invites trouble.

Had he seen everything? What was he even talking about, though?

Hadley blinked, confusion spilling from her before she could stop it. "It wasn't about being polite, Eric. I got into his car because I wanted to-"

Hadley opened her mouth to speak, but before she could finish, Eric's grip on her chin tightened. A sharp pressure forced a pained gasp from her.

His gaze dropped, dark and unreadable. Then, in a low, mocking tone, he asked, "You actually wanted to leave with him? Do you even hear yourself right now?"

His eyes remained locked on hers, his voice a chilling blend of amusement and something far more menacing.