So, what do you want?"
Eliz was a clever girl. She didn't like to play word games.
"Be my woman," Pierce said firmly with his cold gaze fixed on her.
Eliz laughed, but it was a burst of empty and mirthless laughter.
"Mr. Aleotti, I think you have misunderstood, for one thing, I don't need your help. Yes, my family is in trouble, but that's my own business. For another thing, we just had s*x for one night, so it's not a big deal. And I hope you can keep that secret," she replied maturely, refusing him without hesitation. She was a grown-up and she wasn't going to do whatever Pierce wanted. More importantly, she knew that he was not a good man.
"Well, how ambitious of you. But have you ever considered that your father might find himself in danger while he's in the detention house?" Pier
