Chapter 203

"Sorry, I've already got plans on Saturday." Dominic rejected her invitation politely. Roxanne felt a wave of disappointment crash over her. He hadn't said anything harsh, but the message was clear enough. The pleasant conversation they had just shared was nothing more than a display of his good manners. Understanding this, she was even more unwilling to let an amazing man like him slip through her fingers. She set aside her pride and spoke up shamelessly. "That's alright, Mr. Reid. I can work around your schedule. Could we give this another shot?" Dominic's smile faded slightly. He made his stance clear. "Ms. Moreno, you're an exceptional woman, but we're not right for each other. I hope you enjoyed the dinner." "I did. Honestly, I thought things were going well... I really like you," she said, no longer bothering to hide it. "I'm sorry," he said again. "Could you at least tell me why? I think I'm pretty decent," she said. "It's not about you. It's just... personal reasons,"