Neil's eyes narrowed, his patience wearing thin as Andrine stood her ground with defiant sharpness. "I will send you to the USA alone, Andrine," he said coldly, his words laced with frustration.
Andrine, however, was not fazed. Her eyes met his with equal intensity, refusing to back down. "I’m a kid," she responded, her voice steady. "How can I go alone there? I need a guardian."
Neil blinked, momentarily taken aback by her quick thinking. The girl was far too clever for her age, and it was clear she wasn’t going to let him have his way without a fight.
"I have people there for you," Neil said, his tone sharpening as he tried to regain control of the conversation.
Andrine's lips curled into a sarcastic smile. "Your servants will raise me? Do you think I’m an orphan?" Her words stung li
