Leonard’s POV
“You can't rely on favors, and you can't use it as a tool to threaten me."
There was a sense of alienation in her eyes, which made me stunned for a few seconds, unable to recover. In Vera's mind, I had always been gentle and rarely argued, even when being bullied.
I was supposed to be the best subordinate, obedient, and someone Howard cared a lot about. He used to think that Vera, like himself, was someone blinded by hatred, but she was more clear-minded than he thought. My plans to use her as a pawn were completely washed away.
"If I ask Grandma Hillary for a favor, do you think she will give me face?"
Howard saw through my intentions. I was just trying to take advantage of women. At this age, I was still playing childish tricks, shameless indeed.
"She has been blackli
