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But I didn't back down. Instead, I glared at him, feeling a sense of satisfaction in seeing his calm facade break.

"I'm tired of you threatening me, Noah. I won't stand for it anymore. I may have been forced to marry you, but that doesn't give you the right to treat me like this."

Noah stood up, his eyes blazing with anger. I could feel the tension in the air, like a storm waiting to break.

"You have no idea what you're getting yourself into, Bailey. You have no idea what kind of power I hold."

Noah's expression twisted with anger.

"What do you think you're doing, Bailey? You can't just barge in here and make demands. You're nothing but a pawn in this game, and you'd do well to remember that."

His words stung, but I refused to back down. "I won't be treated like this, Noah. I'm your mate, not your servant. I demand to be treated with respect."

Noah snorted, his eyes flashing with contempt. "Respect? You don't deserve respect. You're lucky to even be here. If it were up to me, I