A Bad Falling Out

Declan's fragile patience snapped. The shock of her blatant disrespect morphed into a raging inferno, stripping away the polite facade he usually wore. His face darkened into a furious scowl, and his hands balled into tight fists at his sides. He took a heavy step forward, his expensive leather shoes grinding against the pavement.

"What did you say?" he barked. His voice echoed across the sweepin