Toxic Revelation

Valerie hesitated and nodded. "Well, as long as you don't go too far."

"I asked them to work overtime until nine p.m. and finish the task that should have been done the day before yesterday. Is it not too much?" Alaric said honestly.

Valerie was stunned for a moment before she realized that Alaric had set a trap for her.

Alaric swiftly asserted his authority and successfully secured two cooperativ