Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 565

As soon as Silas hung up the phone, it was just Susanna and Hull left in the room. Susanna stood awkwardly by the cabinet, clutching a cushion tightly to her chest, her eyes darting nervously toward Hull.

Hull settled himself on the couch, gesturing for her to join him. "Come here."

Susanna clutched the cushion even tighter, shaking her head. "I don't want to."

Her words and body language were in perfect sync, a testament to the fear Hull had instilled in her over the past few days.

Seeing her frightened demeanor, Hull's smile vanished, replaced by a chilling expression. "Hm?"

That single syllable hung in the air, dripping with menace, making Susanna's heart race. She considered bolting for the door, but knew she wouldn't get far under

Hull's watchful gaze.

oppressive coldness emanating from him, she stammered, "We

above a whisper. Hull raised an eyebrow, amused at how easily she was spooked. The reports from Silas had painted a different picture of her during her time in Portis City. She had been

silence, gathered her courage to

her fear, she needed answers.

lips curled into a

you like me?" she blurted out. This was a question she needed clarity on, or she'd

eyebrow, "What

counter-question. It made Susanna

cushion, she murmured,

sure Mr. Quinn didn't take

a troublemaker," Susanna insisted quietly,

smirked, "Whether you are or not,

phrase again. It scared her, but she couldn't help but shoot Hull a resentful glance. "Then hurry up with your investigation. I can't imagine you're comfortable having a

by her boldness. Despite her fear,