Chapter 126

Marco remained unmoved. “I’m not the one who’s desperate here, Evelyn.” He let the words hang in the air for a moment before adding, “Sign, and we’ll have a deal.”

With trembling hands, Evie reached for the contract, but before her fingers could graze the paper, Marco snatched it back, his expression darkening. “Not so fast,” he muttered, leaning forward slightly. His cold, piercing blue eyes lock