The sharp sarcasm in his voice cut deep—as if he was telling her that no matter how far she distanced herself from William, she would never escape the fact that she had once slept with him.

"Was that really necessary, Mr. Reed?" Sophia lifted her head and turned around, calmly flipping on the light.

With a click, the room was suddenly flooded with brightness, and Matthew could clearly see the cold but composed expression on Sophia's flawless face. He regretted his words almost ...