Chapter 229

"Are you saying that I scare you?" he asked.

She hesitated slightly before replying, "I know that you're just treating me as an object in a game. You still maintain interest in me because the novelty hasn't worn off, but once your interest fades, I'll become worthless to you. If I accidentally piss you off, I might end up getting tormented again like I did back in prison."

She never wanted to go through that kind of miserable experience again!

"Surely saying all these things to me wouldn't piss me off, right?" he questioned.

Her body stiffened. Of course she was afraid that it would, but she still chose to say them.

Her reaction told him everything he needed to know.

Silence enclosed around them. It was a scary silence.

Serenity lowered her head. The only thing she could hear right now was her own breathing and heartbeat. Jackson did not say anything, but she could feel his eyes on her.

She had no idea how much time had passed when she finally heard him say, "What if I tell you