Chapter 67

Since Nathaniel had already misunderstood the situation, it was easier to let him keep that impression than to risk him finding out about the pregnancy.

"Yes, I've already taken the money. So, Mr. Foster, please let me go and stop making things difficult for me!"

"Nikita Shea!" Nathaniel growled as his eyes burned with fury.

In the next instant, he lowered his head and forcefully pressed his lips against hers. He turned what could have been a kiss into an outlet for his anger. He bit down on her lip as if he were a predator attacking its prey.

Nikita yelped in pain, but her cries were muffled by his unrelenting kiss.

She was on the verge of passing out when Nathaniel finally let her go. His rough fingers grazed her swollen lips as he warned, "You're not leaving Halvord City without my permission. Try it, and you'll regret it!"

Still catching her breath, Nikita defiantly tilted her head, exposing her neck. "Then why don't you just kill me now?"

Nathaniel gripped her neck. With