I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 416

Chapter 416 You’re the One Who Can’t Let Go

“What are you doing out here?”

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Ellis didn’t bother answering right away, Dealing with Easton was always exhausting. She kept her face blank and said, “Waiting for a ride.”

“A ride?” Easton glanced around. “Headed to work?”

What a pointless question. Like he didn’t already know where she worked.

Ellis ignored him and looked down at her phone.

“Want me to give you a ride?”

That got her to look up. Easton never passed up a chance to get close. He lived for this

You

“Her tone was pure sarcasm as she looked him up and down. “What, you moonlight as a rideshare driver now?”

Easton caught the mockery, but his voice stayed calm. “If you want me to be, I’ll drive you anywhere for the rest of your life.”

“Have you lost your mind?” Ellis recoiled, disgusted.

Was she hearing things? Mr. Arrogance himself, pretending to be humble?

*I’m not

“I’m not crazy.” Easton said evenly. He was used to her jabs by now. “Get in?”

She rolled her eyes. “No thanks. I’m not worthy of riding in Mr. Easton’s car.”

She hadn’t forgotten that time at Mr. Hudson’s birthday banquet, when they’d both been drugged. The next morning, she’d been standing on the side of the road trying to hail a cab, and Easton had driven right past her like she didn’t exist.

If he could be that cold then, he could keep that same energy now.

Easton knew what she was really saying. He slid his hands into his pockets and replied mildly, “You’re more than worthy

She narrowed her eyes. I said I’m not. Don’t argue.”

“We should go,” he said, reaching for her hand. If we don’t leave soon, we’ll hit traffic at that turn near your office.”

Of course he knew all the routes near her building. He’d moved into the apartment above hers–he probably had her whole schedule memorized.

“So what if there’s traffic? What’s it to you?”

She yanked her hand, but his grip didn’t budge. Her strength was no match for his. And as much as she wanted to resist out of spite, they’d already wasted twenty minutes, and she knew that intersection really did back up during rush hour. If she didn’t get moving soon, she’d be late by a mile.

So she gave in and got into his car, annoyed but silent.

Easton glanced sideways. She sat stiffly, lips pressed into a thin line, looking both irritated and gorgeous. He couldn’t help the slight curve of his mouth as he leaned toward her.

What are you doing? Ellis snapped, glaring at him.

It was broad daylight. If he tried anything, she’d beat him bloody and leave him for dead.

“Seat Belt, Easton said, slow and deliberate.

Without waiting, he reached over and buckled her in.

Chapter 416 You’re the One Who Can’t Let Go

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his head

“You keep looking at me like that. Were you scared I’d try something

Three nights ago. he’d helped her change into pajamas after she got hurt. She’d flipped out, convinced he’d taken advantage of her. He wouldn’t be surprised if she still thought he was up to something now.

Ellis turned her gaze back out the window “You already know the answer”

“In your eyes. I’m that kind of guy?”

Easton already knew she didn’t trust him, but hearing it out loud still hit a nerve. She really believed he’d cross a line without

hesitation.

He had thought about it. More than once. But even he wasn’t dumb enough to push her that far and ruin whatever scraps of goodwill he had left.

The way he asked it, all serious and wounded, made Ellis want to laugh.

If he didn’t know what kind of guy he was no one did.

She didn’t bother answering. She just stared out the window, soaking in the scenery and pretending he didn’t exist.

They drove in silence for a minute.

Then Easton said. “If we’re talking about being inappropriate. I remember our first time together you were the one who made the first move, weren’t you?”

He said it like a question, but it wasn’t.

Her temper flared instantly.

Yes, she had been the one to initiate it. And yes, it was ancient history. But she had zero tolerance for him dragging up the past like some smug gotcha.

“You’re desperate for a conversation and can’t think of anything decent to say, is that it?” she snapped, turning to glare at him. “Keep talking like that and I’ll punch you”

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