You were born strong.”

The mention of the girl made Marcus’ eyes darken.

As if on cue, his phone rang. It was Millie.

“I’ve sent grandma back to her hometown. I’m on my way home now,” she informed him.

Why hadn’t Millie informed him earlier that she planned to return to her hometown? He would have liked the opportunity to send her.

“Why didn’t you tell me in advance?”

“I meant to tell you this morning, but you left for the company early. I didn’t have the time,” Millie replied, her voice tinged with regret.

Marcus rose

I’ll send someone to

way,” Millie answered, causing Marcus’

had expressly warned Millie to stay away from Bruce,

was no mere coincidence. Millie would be Jonah’s trump card, and if Jonah were to leverage

on the other end of the line,

we came out of the

of the road and turned to Millie, his voice laced with curiosity, “Is that Marcus calling? I have

stepped out of the

do you want?” Marcus demanded, his voice

to Millie

Millie, you’ll pay dearly,”

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