Rebirth: A Life for a Life
I warned, "Think carefully, Marcus. Are you sure you want to make an enemy of me for a woman like that?"
Our families were bound by mutual interests. Marcus fell silent, clearly aware of the stakes.
Mirabelle abruptly sprang to her feet and wept, "Mrs. Pembroke, since you can't stand the sight of me, I'll resign and leave this instant! I'll never show my face in front of you again. Happy now?"
She bolted out in tears, and an inexplicable fear gripped my chest.