Chapter 200 Even More Shameless

Cressida didn't want to open the door. But the doorbell kept ringing relentlessly, like whoever was out there would keep it up all night if she didn't open up. She ran her fingers through her half-dry hair in frustration and finally opened the door. "Mr. Leigh, it's after hours…" Before she could finish, Tristan pushed past her and slammed the door shut behind him. He brought the night's cold air in with him, along with barely contained fury. "You gave away the necklace I bought?" he asked, backing her against the entryway wall. His voice was sharp with accusation. It took Cressida a second to understand what Tristan was talking about. "How did you know?" she asked. "How did I know?" Her obliviousness almost made him laugh, except he was too angry. He gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him. He went on, "You think if you cut ties with me, you're free to go running after other men with a clear conscience?" "That necklace belonged to Kieran's mother. I was just returning i