A DANGEROUS ENTICEMENT

pte

on me, the corner of his mouth curling into a smirk. "You can stop gawking at me like a lovesick fool, Cind

n eyebrow, a smirk still playing on his lips as his eyes roamed up and down me. I had the creeping suspicion

I narrowed my eyes at him in annoyance. "You're not funny," I sa

to calm my racing nerves as I squared my shoulders and looked him right in the eye. I wasn't going to let him

or are you just trying to impress me?'

id, his eyes still locked on mine. 'Let's get down to it.' He shuffled some papers on h

ng, but you're the one who wanted to talk. So why don't we star

hammer against my chest. I knew the stakes were high, and my decision would have consequences. I hesita

wave. 'I... I need to know the condition first,' I choked out, my voice barely a whisper. My hands trembled

d to respond, but finally managed a faint 'Yes.' His eyes glinted with intensity as he repeated the question with a shar

him, my jaw agape in disbelief. 'You're joking,' I whispered, half-hoping he was. He shook his head, his smi

u! Take your twisted offer and shove it!' I spat, my voice rising. As I stormed towards the door, he chuckled darkly behind me, his words

omen – I'm stronger, smarter, and I refuse to be your puppet. So you can take your proposal and shove it where the sun don't shine!' As I stor

se, my daughter,' she implored, 'accept this offer and save my life! The doctor has given me only three days, a

hrough gritted teeth, I glared at him, my gaze full of accusation and loathing. He continu

r? And how does she even know about this? What have you told her?' I demanded, the fury in my voice reve

oice dripping with menace. 'The information I have on your mother's illness, and on you – it's all in my hands. You have to make a choice. You

egging for my help, resonated deep in my heart. I felt a twinge of guilt, the weight of my decision like a le

t. But I also have a condition" I maintained my gaze, He shifte

icipation in the air. He met my gaze, his lips c

, in or not?" Tears streamed down my face as the grav

dpaper. The words hung in the air like a weight, crushing the last sliver of hop

this, I'm only doing this for my mother. I'm not doing this for you. You better not cross any lines or else.

course, babe. I know where the lines are. I am

e as she replied, 'Thank you, sweetheart. You've always been

the call. I wasn't finished talking to my mom. What gives you the right to

are you serious right now? Do you honestly think you can just shut my mother out like that? Like she's nothing? She's my family, she

d. 'It's for your own good.' I felt a shiver run down my spine. Something about his tone and his insistence on

po

elf, suppressing a dark chuckle. 'If only you knew the true purpose of this contract. You're playing right into my han

Little did she know that her smile would soon be replaced by a look of horror and anguish. The docu

start my mother's treatment as soon as possible. There's no time to waste. We have to act quickly to give her t

handle it. I'll contact my doctor and we'll get everything sort