Chapter 7

Ariel

I clutched onto the edge of the chair tightly and sucked in air. His eyes glinted with mischief, showing how much he enjoyed toying with my emotions.

I puffed out a nonchalant sigh and swallowed. "There's no home for me to return to. I'm fine where I am," I retorted.

He let out a chuckle and leaned on the backrest, folding his arms. "Look, young lady, I don't know why my brother is hell-bent on marrying a little girl like you. All you've done is to cause us trouble and interfere in our plans so you'd better obey me now that I'm asking nicely or your father...