Toni Armstrong's expression remained unchanged as he spoke lightly, "Not necessarily. My children all understand me, know that I have little patience, and prefer to resolve troublesome matters within three days. So, if he has any sense, he will deliver the stuff before today. I've already extended half a day of time as a special consideration for you."
"You're just a heartless freak--"
Keira Leaf hadn't finished her sentence when a pain shot through her foot, as Zachary Armstrong, coincidentally stepping on it while getting up.
Keira Leaf's words halted at her mouth, the pain making her twist her eyebrows and look up at him.
She had thought it was accidental, but instead, she met a pair of eyes with a deeper meaning, casually sweeping past her and then indifferently shifting away.
Keira Leaf lowered her eyes, forcing herself to stay calm, knowing that now was not the time to anger Toni Armstrong, or there would be no good end.
