I think that's his perception of it.

[ it comes out quickly, curtly, and it takes a moment for Sasuke to settle enough to go on. if Saralegui didn't want to do more, then he should have said this to Sakura right away. he can't help wondering if this is another effort on the king to grind salt into the open wound the king is on Sasuke's battered heart. ]

He trusted me. I walked away from him. He'll make your life hell if you do the same.