Chapter 23

Nathan

As James awaits my response, I look to the side with a scoff.

"Don't be ridiculous," I say to him.

"You looked away. That means you're lying to me!" He straightens up.

I huff. "I'm telling you the truth. This isn't because of Layla."

"You can fool everyone else, but you're definitely not fooling me. It's pretty obvious that she'd be one of the first to go had you been onboard with our decision. That's why you've left it up to her to either stay or resign."

"You're just thinking too much. Fine, let's just say you're right. Why would I do this only because of her? It's not like she'd financially suffer."

He strokes his chin, slowly pacing. "Hmm...now that I think about it, you make a good point. Driving a car like that, her boyfriend's wealthy and we both know it. That's -"

"If you're just going to further talk about her boyfriend, then stop right there." I poke my cheek.

He chuckles. "The topic really gets on your nerves, huh?"

"It's not funny."

"Alright...alright. I'll give it