Sophie Nye's eyes flickered with a quick hint of killing intent, but she smiled, "What I said was just angry words. How could I bear to watch you get caught? Your delicate skin, how could I be willing? But I don't have that much money right now. You know the money Mason Nightshade gives me each month is fixed. Give me some time to gather the money."
"Don't play tricks, or I'll make you accompany me on the road to the Yellow Springs! You know best your son's methods. Don't you often say he doesn't even respect you as his mother? If he finds out what you've done, do you think he'll spare you?" Nolan Lawson threatened through clenched teeth.
Sophie Nye already felt a strong killing intent towards Nolan Lawson, but she didn't show it, and after comforting him with a couple of phrases, she finally managed to coax him to leave.
Rage surged in Sophie Nye's eyes. A pawn had slipped! A mere servant dared threaten her!
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