"Fine, then," Crystal growled. She glared at Eric and said, "If you insist on acting this way, our marriage will never be consummated - That, I guarantee!"
Eric's pupils dilated, and when he spoke, his voice was cold. "You do not fulfill your obligations to me, I will not lay a hand on you. Instead, it will be your family and friends that feel my wrath. You should think carefully about what you say next, because it may come back to haunt you.
"If you break your vows, then I can also break mine, and without me, what will happen to Nancy and Clark or your ailing father? And Carlos?"
Crystal's eyes went wide. "What does any of this have to do with Carlos?"
Eric burst into laughter. "I will give you time to think about that," he said. "I am sure that you will figure out what I'm talking about."
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