The Price of Pride

Trent pulled Sloane's hair while making a gentlemanly gesture. He said, "Sloane, should I invite you into the room, or do you want to go in yourself?"

Sloane knew very well that she was doomed today.

Trent would never let go of her!

"Mr. Ashcroft, I'll save the trouble for you," she said slowly in a hoarse voice. She pushed Trent's hand gripping her hair, and walked into the room as steadi