They were so close that Sophia could feel their breaths mingling, but there was nothing romantic about this moment. The fear his words painted gradually turned into tangible pressure, and just thinking about it made cold sweat break out on her back.

"I almost ruined today's deal just to save someone as hopelessly stupid as you." William stared at her rapidly changing expressions, emphasizing each word without emotion as his anger slowly released.

Sophia bit her lip, ...