Chapter 571

Although Elena was quick to deny Liam's offer, deep down she was tempted by it and she knew it. The moment he had asked that question he could see that there was a hesitation in her eyes. However it was so brief that it was almost unnoticeable, but Liam noticed it.

He could tell that she was thinking about it.

But then, something shifted. Elena's expression darkened, her eyes narrowing as she realized exactly what Liam was doing, manipulation. He was trying to exploit her desperation, using her vulnerable situation to push her into accepting the deal.

Fury sparked in her gaze as she spoke, her voice cold and dripping with contempt. "I see what you’re doing," she spat, her tone sharp and biting. "You really are a piece of work, you know that? Trying to separate a child from his mother? How heartless do you have to be to even think of that? Who does that? Who wants their own son to grow up without a mother?"

Liam didn't say anything, her words not effecting him. He was indeed trying t