Chapter 271

Richard watched Barbara carefully, with his brain high on alert in case she was planning a swift attack on him.

Barbara on the other hand seemed to be enjoying the tension in the atmosphere. The red wine also added in making her create the mood of suspense and panicked, just like she desired.

“I was asleep, right before you walked in”, Richard said with a bored tone, clearly signifying that he wasn’t ready to hold a conversation with her.

His statement was clearly amusing because for the next two minutes, Barbara was laughing sarcastically.

“You would be glad that I woke you up from your slumber! You have been a dreamer, and it’s going to cost you your heart really soon”, Barbara said calmly, causing Richard’s fear to heighten the more.

Barbara was very tricky and the more she played around something, the more severe that particular thing was.

“Stop beating around the bush of if you have something important to say. My name is very vital”, Richard said and took a silent breath. He wou