n's ultimatum. He hadn't expecte

ittle game between us." Julian tried to lau

t stared at Annabel with those cold gr

w who this sudden, powerful man was, but she instincti

rang out again, this time dire

and made a "this way, please" gesture to Annabel. "Miss

bel

dn't dare openly defy Landon. This villa w

have to do this for an outsider.

hint of mockery in his eyes. "An outsider

ent from Julian. He gritted his teeth, forced to wat

by Landon, she hes

fusion, fear, and a faint trace of gratitude she herself didn't even recognize. T

and Julian remained in the living ro

ll do you want?" Jul

e ash from his cigar. "I just want to remind you, J

on't play with things you can

his words, a mix of shock

m on the second floor. The room was spacious and comfort

ing, you can press the call bell," Mr. Wat

er left that she collapsed onto the soft carpet

I admit I went a little too far tonight. Since you put it that way, I'll leave her here fo

nter. He stood up and

ou going?" J

n replied as if it were the m

Landon was always on the move, rarely staying

f the stairs. Those blue, te

to Julian, "No. I've decid