Chapter 90: Dependent on him

His expression was unreadable, but his eyes, sharp and icy, landed directly on the women.

The taller woman faltered due to the pressing weight of his stare.

"We just… we wanted to speak to Miss Sterling. That’s all.”

"About what?" he asked coolly, which caused the women to shift uncomfortably.

"Please," the shorter one tried. "Mr. Valenti, we’re sorry. We really are. We just want our lives back."