The Billionaire's Detective
I speak in a deadpan tone, but just as I turn to walk out, Marie's voice stops me.
"You do know that if you release those videos or try anything funny, your daughter is going to die, right?" She snaps, her voice quivering. "Unless you're trying to gamble with Arabella's life. After all, the little girl has suffered enough already."
My next action stuns everyone. I whirl around and, without warning, I strike Marie hard across her face.
Her scream mingles with the sound of the slap as she stumbles back, holding her cheek.
"Rose…"