Chapter 12

The room fell into stunned silence as Damien turned away from Melissa, his dismissive stride cutting through the tension like a blade.

He walked out of the karaoke room, leaving everyone in a state of disbelief and confusion.

Melissa's determination surged as she chased after Damien, her heart pounding.

She swiftly blocked his path, confronting his with a fiery gaze.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Melissa demanded.

Damien's expression hardened, his voice dripping with aloofness. "This is between Zara Watson and me. It's none of your damn business."

Melissa felt the sting of his barbed words and shot back. "Well, maybe that's true, but that kiss between us earlier was definitely my business."

Damien's eyes flickered with a hint of something unreadable.

"The kiss was your deserved punishment. And I was merely trying to confirm something."

Infuriated, Melissa pressed him, her voice laced with frustration. "Confirm what Damien? Don't leave me hanging!"

Without offering an exp