Amelia's eyes tinged pink at his words.
Even the veins on her pale forehead seemed to throb slightly.
She understood all too well what Simon meant by that.
It was a warning. A reminder of her place. Also, a sharp rebuke for her defiance.
Her throat tightened, her eyes stung, but she swallowed it all down.
Looking up, she curled her lips into a faint smile, her red lips parting just enough to say, "Oh? Is that all your child is worth, Mr. Johnson? Just a mere couple of villas? Seems... pretty cheap to me."
"Amelia!" Simon's voice rose in controlled fury, his eyes briefly flashing with a dangerous red. "Don't think I'll keep tolerating this forever!"
Amelia let out a soft chuckle. Before he could react, she suddenly reached out, hooking her arm around his neck and kiss
