Ruthless Ultimatum

Upstairs in the study, maybe Julian was putting too much pressure on her. Bastienne was so on edge that she wanted another cigarette. Suddenly, she heard a sharp smack.

The document that had been in Jasper's hands landed right in front of her with a thud.

Bastienne's hand trembled. "What is this?"

She looked up at Julian, her eyes wary.

Julian, sitting across from her, was as cold as ice. His gaz