Borrowed Bravado

In the blink of an eye, there was a change in Valerie's countenance.

The glacial attitude she had just moments ago vanished in an instant. Putting on a pitiful look, she broke free from Damian's arms and moved behind Declan swiftly.

“Help me! He's trying to molest me! When I won't comply, he tried to force himself on me!” She held onto Declan's overcoat and whined pitifully.

Upon hearing that, the