The Rejected Proposal

"After all these years together, when have I ever hurt you?" Dorian protested.

Dorian's accusation made impatience flicker in Sloane's eyes, as if her caution were a personal attack on him.

"Mr. Hayes, are you addicted to acting now? Stop pretending to be all sentimental in front of me. It doesn't touch me one bit. If anything, it just makes me sick. Why don't you go put on your show for Lila and