Page 40 of The Sun God

But when he saw her hold Yuri’s hand to her heart, his own had turned into stone.

History was indeed repeating itself.

Now, gazing at MJ with her shoulders slouched, looking so miserable and unable to hide it, Helios wondered bitterly how the fuck he had gotten it so wrong.

Why had she even bothered hooking up with him if she wanted Yuri all along? Was it because he had been too aggressive and had not given her a chance to refuse? Or was it because she was an ambitious bitch who also happened to be such a good actress that she had fooled all of them into thinking she was entirely innocent?

Bitterness nearly drowned him, but it was not as powerful as his desire for vengeance. He motioned to one of the volunteers dusting the windows. “Jenny.”

The third-year brunette hurried towards him. “Yes, President?”

“Contact Astrid and have her come over first thing tomorrow morning.” He ignored the way MJ’s head snapped up at his words.

When Jenny excused herself from the room and Helios still didn’t look at her, MJ tried not to sound hurt and confused as she asked, “Wh-why are you calling Astrid?” The photo shoot was over. There was no need for Astrid to be here. Right?

When Helios’ gaze met hers, the coldness in it had her sucking her breath in.

“There’s something I have to practice with her, a bike stunt, and I can’t exactly do that with you, right?’ After all, you only know how to ride a man’s body and that’s it.” The words were laced with rigid contempt, Helios having no trouble remembering the sight of MJ and Yuri close to each other, the other man’s hand on her chest.Fuck, fuck, fuck.

Awkward silence fell over the room, and MJ realized sickly that everyone had heard their exchange.

Helios stared at her unflinchingly, and it was obvious in his stance that he was not going to take it back.

Her fingers curled and uncurled as she tried to make sense of Helios’ sudden cold treatment. Surely Yuri hadn’t gone back on his word? She forced a smile on her lips and said brightly, “I’m just happy I’m good at that.”

Helios’ upper lip curled. “Did I say you were good? I simply said you knew what to do.” The moment he spoke the words, he knew he had gone too far. But even with the stricken look on her face, he couldn’t take it back.

With a silent curse, Helios stalked out of the study hall, leaving another bout of painfully awkward silence in his wake.

MJ bowed her head.

SWISH.

She tightened her hold on her book with shaking hands, feeling like Helios had managed to do what her dad had never been able to achieve. With just a few words, he had crushed her completely.

Chapter Fifteen

---