Chapter 164

Derek rolled off the woman beneath him, panting hard as he tried to get his breathing under control. The woman sighed, feeling boneless after one hell of a fuck. It was only after he started to get ready that the woman forced herself to sit up, clutching sheets to her chest.

“You’re leaving already?” she asked, unable to hide her surprise at his sudden departure.

“When have I ever stayed the night?” he asked instead, annoyance evident in his voice. He didn’t even spare her a glance, and once he was ready, he grabbed his purse and took out some cash, tossing it on the nightstand.

The woman pounced on the money like someone hungry for food. She counted it in desperation and frowned when she found it to be less than she had expected.

“That’s it?” she exclaimed.

Derek rolled his eyes, fixing his shirt. “It’s more than enough.”

“You must be kidding me. After everything I do for you, you dare to treat me like charity? What the hell, Derek? This is not what I signed up for.”

He snorted as he