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.

emanating from him, she stammered, "We

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 bold, not the timid figure

to speak. "I have something

she needed answers. Her voice

curled into a

she blurted out. This was a question she needed clarity on, or she'd never

raised an eyebrow, "What

dreaded counter-question. It made Susanna feel even more

Clutching the cushion, she

Mr. Quinn didn't take you away. Otherwise, where else would

Susanna insisted

"Whether you are or not, we'll find

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 suspect like me

boldness. Despite her fear, she