"Josephine, don't pretend to care about me. I know why you're here today. Isn't it to sell me out to the Brooks family in exchange for the Thompson family's safety?" Cyrus's voice was thick with anger and despair, each word forced out through gritted teeth.
Josephine's body trembled slightly, a flicker of panic crossing her face. She quickly tried to compose herself and replied, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I do such a thing?"
"Hmph! Still trying to deny it, huh?" Cyrus let out a cold snort. "I know exactly what's going on in your mind. The Thompson family is in crisis, and you're planning to sacrifice me to secure the Brooks family's protection. Don't think you can fool me!"
Josephine bit her lip, a trace of guilt flashing in her eyes, but she stubbornly retorted, "C
