He knew too well how to threaten her.
There was no trick in the world more effective than holding someone's weakness.
The call was about to go through when Vanessa's icy hand came over and pressed down on Julian's hand, "Don't..."
"Choose. Is it Dominic's life, or continue tutoring Harvey's niece? Your choice."
Between the two, she shouldn't have hesitated.
But if she yielded this time, there would be countless similar situations in the future.
While she was contemplating, Julian had already made the call. The line connected quickly, and just as he was about to speak, his lips were blocked by warmth and softness. Vanessa awkwardly held his shoulders, her body stiff, her eyelashes drooping. Her other hand pressed down on Julian's phone. She tried to kiss him, using herself as bait, ho
