Chapter 533

Angela’s heart was pounding violently as she leapt up from the couch and rushed toward the balcony. From her vantage point, she could clearly see what was happening outside her courtyard—a vehicle, its hazard lights flashing, was parked under the shade of a tree near her gate. Her breath caught slightly. Had he really come? Should she go down? She was still wrestling with the thought when her phone rang again—this time, an actual call. Sighing, Angela picked up. “Hello?” “Come down.” The man’s deep, magnetic voice commanded through the phone. “It’s so late… I really shouldn’t—” “Then I’ll come up,” he interrupted. “No! You can’t!” Angela blurted out in alarm. “Your choice.” His tone left no room for argument. Angela was at a loss for words. Since when had this man gained such control over her? “Just leave. I’m exhausted today and don’t want to see you.” Guilt gnawed at her—Annie had just called off their engagement, and meeting him now felt wrong. “Five minutes.” The line went dead bef