Chapter 85: Shelia’s POV - Waiting in the Rain For Her

Hugh’s car came to a smooth stop in front of my building. I unfastened my seatbelt, my tone cold as I said, “Thanks, you can leave now.”

But he grabbed my hand, his deep eyes filled with worry. “Shelia, I know you're still angry. I’ll take care of the issue with Carol…”

“Hugh, what’s between Carol and me is just regular business competition. I don’t need your help. And we shouldn’t be involved anymore. I don’t want others to misunderstand.”

My voice was distant and indifferent, like a bucket of cold water extinguishing any care he had in his eyes.

“Shelia, do you really have to talk to me like this?” His voice was raspy, wounded, like the low growl of an injured animal.

“Hugh, stop bothering me.” I looked at him coldly. “You got what you wanted—you used dirty tricks to secure the deal. We’re done. Please respect that.”

With that, I opened the car door and stepped out without looking back.

He followed me out, calling my name. “Shelia!”

I ignored him, shutting the door to my apar