I watch Claudia leave, praying she will look over her shoulder at me. She doesn’t, of course, but with Braden watching her every move, I don’t blame her. The door clicks shut, and the tension in the office thickens like a brewing storm. Braden turns to me, his face dark with fury.“This is your fault,” he growls, and I internally roll my eyes. Of course it’s my fault, I think sarcastically. My fists clench at my sides, drawing his gaze. He smirks.“You know, if you do as you're told, I won’t hurt her,” he quips lightly, his tone almost mocking.“I have been behaving, and still, you hurt her,” I snarl, my voice laced with venom. “Now she’s beginning to realize the truth, whether you want her to or not. Each time you hit her, all you do is make me look better.” I smirk, the satisfaction brief but potent.Braden hums, tilting his head. “Hmm, perhaps you’re right. But I have an advantage. I can keep reminding Claudia that she loves me, drug her to please me—”“That is not part of the deal
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