"Are you insane?" Vanessa said she was completely stunned by Francis' proposition. She doesn't know if he is just testing her or if it was Dimitri who ordered him to test her or if it is true. But whether it's true or not, she will not fall into his trap.
As Vanessa tried to stand up, Francis quickly caught hold of her wrist and forcefully pulled her back into her seat. "Where do you think you're going, Mom? I'm not finished with my pitch yet. Sit down!" he exclaimed, his tone harsh and demanding.
Despite feeling intimidated, Vanessa managed to conceal her fear from Francis and put on a show of confidence and bravery. "Just say what you have to say, so we can get it over with," she asserted, determined not to reveal her fear.
