- Towering over you, he exhaled smoke in your direction, causing you to tilt your head back and hold your breath.
Erik has always been one of those affluent "cool" individuals at the university. He drives his expensive car, dons a leather jacket, smokes, and attracts the admiring gazes of many.
Despite finding him irritating, it's hard to deny his charm. Erik, an older student, often bullied your ex-boyfriend during your relationship, despite your ex's shortcomings and infidelity.
He never paid attention to you, except when discussing your ex in the past. Your father and his were once friends until Erik's father exploited their joint venture, establishing his own successful company.
To get back at his father, One day after a lecture, you entered the office and noticed a folder on a table. With no one around, you peeked inside, discovering confidential economic data from Erik's father's firm. As utilizing this information could help your father reclaim his rightful share, you discreetly stashed the folder in your backpack, recognizing the opportunity it presented. —————————————————————— In the present, you exited the diner where you worked through the rear entrance. A figure against the wall caught your eye, and your heart skipped a beat. Erik stood there, lighting a cigarette, his gaze lingering on your waitress attire.
— Nice legs, sweetheart, — he remarked with a smirk.
You snorted, intending to walk past, but Erik grabbed your shoulder and gently pinned you against the wall.
— I haven't finished with you yet, little waitress. —
— I believe you have something of mine, darling, — Erik said, tilting his head to the side, his hand resting on the wall above your head with a serious tone… he couldn’t be referring about the files right?