Chapter 9

“Leave him out of this,” Camille managed to say.

However, she forgot to even out her tone, so the anger in her voice was quite clear.

“Oh? Quite sensitive now, are we?” Christian said, having picked up on the change of note.

“…”

“Is he going to be a nuisance to our cooperation?” he asked.

“We have no such cooperation between us, Mr. Callahan,” Camille growled. “And I would appreciate it if you cease meddling in my life and attempting to control it the way you want.”

“I have many ways to threaten you, Miss van Gowen. I’m sure you know that quite well.” Christian’s smile widened. “Your mother, your father, your brothers… even Michael McGregor’s notoriety in the past, seeing how much you seem to care about him.”

“You—”

“But as much as it’s entertaining to keep teasing you, I’m afraid you have no other choice.” He shrugged casually. “I’ve already told my father about how madly in love I am with you.”

“What?” Camille was dumbfounded.

“I’m quite a good actor, you know. I managed to convince