Chapter 321

Evelina

The words hung in the air between us. Alaric's fingers stilled.

"End it," he repeated flatly.

"Yes. Keep things purely professional between us. No more dinners, no more other activities. Just boss and employee."

Alaric studied me for a long moment. "Is that what you want?"

No. "Yes."

"I see." He leaned back in his chair. "And your mother's medical bills?"

"I'll figure something out." I lif