-NINA-
"Christopher!" Mr. Hayworth lifted his eyes and greeted his nephew with a scornful smile.
Chris' gaze didn't move away from his uncle's hand, his expression was pure ice. "Hands. off. NOW!"
Mr. Hayworth finally released me and took a small step back. "We were just having a little friendly conversation. Isn't that right, young lady?"
He stared at me, waiting for an answer, but my stomach tightened and I couldn't find my voice. "Ahhnn..."
"I heard all your friendly conversation," Chris spat, his eyes still locked on his uncle. "If you think I'm going to stand by and watch you threaten Nina, you're way dumber than I thought."
"Since we're laying our cards on the table, I'll tell you how things are going to proceed." Mr. Hayworth sneered, yet there was a trace of apprehension in h
