Later that night…
Mila slowly opened her eyes. Her head felt heavy, and her body ached all over. When she turned slightly, she saw Dominic sitting beside the bed.
His posture was stiff, his back straight, and his expression cold. He was not smiling. He didn't ask if she was okay.
Mila felt a little awkward. She sat up slowly and mustered a smile. But he didn't return it. His gaze became colder.
It made her uneasy. After a moment of hesitation, she started explaining. "My father forced me to go meet Ethan. He wanted me to talk to Ethan and sort out the problems. Or the company will go bankrupt."
Her fingers twisted nervously. "Vega Biocorp is my mother's hard work, her legacy. I wanted to save it. But Ethan demanded that I marry him."
Dominic was still silent.
"I refused," she added quickly. "I offered him shares instead. But he only wanted the marriage."
Dominic's jaw tightened, but he said nothing.
His silence only added to her nervousness.
