The Day I Stopped Waiting Was the Day He Started Begging novel Chapter 123

Stepping out of the business hotel, Madeline was immediately hit by a wall of damp, heavy air.

The overcast sky had broken, unleashing a torrential downpour.

And of course, she hadn't driven her own car today.

"Ms. Monroe, let me give you a ride."

Liam emerged from the lobby, spotting her by the entrance.

Madeline hesitated.

She hated owing favors to mere acquaintances.

"You're as charming as ever, Madeline."

Madeline thought she was hallucinating until she turned and saw York standing a few feet away, clad in an immaculate, sharply tailored suit.

The formal attire stripped away his usual lazy demeanor, replacing it with a lethal, cutting edge.

Why did it feel like she was running into him everywhere lately?

"What are you doing here?"

"So territorial, Madeline. Are you the only one allowed to have business meetings here?"

York offered a smile, but his eyes were completely devoid of warmth, his predatory gaze repeatedly flicking toward Liam.

"With the rain pouring down, I saw you and thought I'd offer my wife a ride. But I forgot—no matter where you go, there's always a line of men eager to take you home."

"Clearly, I aimed too low."

Madeline wasn't deaf; she heard the dripping sarcasm loud and clear.

"York, can you just speak normally for once?"

"I am speaking normally. You really are demanding. Am I not even allowed to compliment you now?"

York gave a hollow, mocking smile that made Madeline want to scream.

She took a slow, deep breath, refusing to rise to his bait.

"York..."

Before Madeline could even turn, a flash of pink caught her eye.