Chapter 123 Veronica Dared to Slander Her

Gregory hadn't expected Veronica to act so suddenly. His body stiffened at once. They were so close that even their breaths intertwined, and for a fleeting moment, Gregory's heartbeat fell out of rhythm. He parted his thin lips, about to speak, but Veronica beat him to it. "Gregory, seeing as you care this much about me dancing with another man…" she said lightly. "Don't tell me you're jealous?" A faint curve lifted the corner of her lips. "Or is it that you've suddenly realized you like me?" Gregory's expression changed sharply. A flicker of something unreadable crossed the depths of his dark eyes as he reached out and pushed her away. "Stay away from me!" he snapped. Veronica stumbled back two steps, her lower back pressing against the back of a chair. She frowned slightly. Gregory stared at her coldly. "Veronica, even self-delusion has its limit." "Like you? Jealous of you? What a fantasy." His words dripped with mockery. A dull ache spread across Veronica's chest, and she