Beverly glanced at the money in her hand. Her voice carried a cold edge, but Elroy didn't seem to notice. He kept talking as if he hadn't heard her: "This money? Rorick wouldn't just hand it to you. You'd better stay by my side and stop entertaining other ideas."
Elroy assumed Beverly would respond the way she always did—quietly, without protest. But her mind was a whirlwind of messy thoughts, and she had no intention of giving him any kindness this time.
"You think this money is enough to make me obey you?"
Her mocking tone caught Elroy off guard. He froze for a moment, and then his expression darkened as he grabbed her by the neck.
"Say that again?"
But Beverly wasn't afraid anymore. Instead, she gave him a cold smile. "It's just a handful of filthy cash. Do you really think I'd lis
