Chapter 140
Stuart's Point of View (Julie's Father)
The door swung open and Robert entered with that aura that makes knees tremble.
I sprang to my feet, swallowing hard as I looked at the bruises coloring his face; who was the suicidal fool who dared to strike a man protected by an army of guards? He sat in his leather chair with chilling coldness and asked in a tone dripping with venom: "What is it, Stuart... what brought you here?"
I sat on the edge of the chair, interlacing my trembling fingers: "Sir... I've come to take Julie."
He fixed his terrifying gaze on me, and I felt my body stiffen under its weight: "Take Julie?"
I said, trying to muster my courage: "Yes, sir... and I will buy her from you."
He raised an eyebrow in biting mockery: "You're buying her from me?" His repetition of my words made cold sweat break out on my forehead. I nodded quickly: "Yes... just tell me the amount you want."
