The DON's Princess
Victor explained, not adding the fact that Marcus had a history of Assault which the governor did so well at hiding.
Sophia’s eyes narrowed. “I don’t care. You should have let me handle it myself,” she said, her voice rising slightly. “I know you think you’re protecting me, but when my business is on the line, you need to let me handle things my way.” Her words came out sharper than intended, but she didn’t regret them.
Victor tilted his head slightly, a faint, almost imperceptible smirk playing on his lips. He was intrigued. No one spoke to him like that—no one dared. Yet here she was, berating him with such passion. It was refreshing, intriguing, sexy.