Chapter 480: The setup

"Please, I'm begging you. Let me go," she beseeched softly. She was in the same position several minutes later but she couldn't bring herself to adjust. She had never felt so scared in her entire life.

Grey regarded her for a moment, and several thoughts slipped in.

There were times in their lives when Avery wasn't even scared of him. There were times he wished Avery would respect him as a man, even if it was for a whole day.

Grey shook his head briefly. "No, you seemed to have misunderstood me, Avery. I heard that some notable people are staying here for a few days. Since you are just about to create a branch here. How about we get some investors?"

Avery stared, still shocked and unable to form a word. She didn't believe him. Grey had been using some mean words and his voice had gotten even thicker as if he was trying to scare her. And well, that went well because Avery was so scared at that moment.

Grey nearly laughed at the way Avery was quiet. She seemed so submissive when she wa