'What on earth gave him the nerve to think I'd agree to such an absurd demand? Does he think I'm an i***t? He's already planning to pimp me out to someone else for their amusement, and he expects me to eagerly help him scheme? Do I really come off as that gullible?'
Cadell was visibly stunned that, even at this point, I'd still stand my ground so firmly.
My response was miles away from what he'd anticipated, and I could easily see the anger contorting his expression.
But since he needed me, he couldn't unleash his temper as freely as he had before.
It seemed the progress in the collaboration between Cyril and the Prosperity Group had shaken him more than I thought.
He tried to sweet-talk me, his voice soft and pleading, "Aurora, don't you trust me? Relax. If you can just convince Mr.
