Chapter 92

Avery looked sternly at Margery and the arrogant look on her face. He had not been expecting that statement from her. Hell, he hadn’t thought she could say such a ridiculous thing to him. How was he just supposed to give up Zoe when they had been talking about business and Aaron’s freedom? Her condition made no sense to him and he was about to tell her when Zoe rushed into the office, the anger of a thousand people visible on her face. She flung the purse she came in with on the floor before walking straight to them, standing in the middle.

Margery watched her daughter with interest, not even the least worried that her proposal might have worried Zoe but Zoe on the other hand turned to Avery, looking at him with anger.

“Go ahead, Avery.” She spoke harshly. “Answer the damn question. Afterall, you came here to negotiate like you always do.”

“Calm down, Zoe.” Margery called to her.

“I cannot believe you, mum.” Zoe spat, channeling her anger on her. “You do one good thing for me and then