Chapter 153
~ Clinton ~
The silence stretched between us like a taut wire ready to snap. Annie stood there with her arms crossed tightly over her chest, eyes locked on mine, waiting for an explanation. I could see the suspicion already clouding her expression.
"She's just my friend," I said finally, keeping my voice steady.
"Hmm…just your friend?" she repeated, tilting her head with clear disbelief.
"Yes. Our companies have a business partnership. That's all."
"No," Annie said slowly, placing her hands on her hips. "I think it's more than that."
I frowned, irritation prickling under my skin. "What do you mean?"
"She called you, and the way she asked for you… it sounded like you two were planning to meet up somewhere. Like it was personal."
My frown deepened. "There's nothing going on between Octavia and me, okay? We're just friends. You don't have to drag this out, Annie."
