Benson's voice was not cold but even much gentler than it had been earlier.

But such a voice made Juliana feel cold all over and scared inside.

She felt that if she said the word "yes", he would break her neck and probably pull out her tongue.

Juliana thought about the wording carefully before she explained, "I didn't agree. But Suzanne and Selene were crying and begging to replace me, so I have to let them do it."

"It's also a good opportunity to see if they genuinely love me and want to help me; or if they want to smear me in front of you and get a reputation...