Chapter 19

Merdi’s eyes widened. Feeling as though she were being punished for no reason, a defiant spark lit her eyes. “Why should I obey such an unreasonable order?” “Because people strive for things they desperately want.” Merdi drew a sharp, incredulous breath. “So you weren’t trying to help me relax. You were looking for something to hold over my head.” “You have a twisted way of seeing things.” “Isn’t my brother’s debt enough leverage for you? As you said, I’ll never be able to repay that amount in my lifetime.”