Morgan's gaze hardened, his jaw clenched, but his eyes held a flicker of something she couldn't quite place. "Is that so? This is what you called honesty?" he replied with a mix of disbelief and irritation. "Well, honesty can be a double-edged sword, Mel. And you may come to regret wielding it so freely."
A surge of defiance coursed through her veins. She had held her tongue for far too long, suppressing her true thoughts and emotions. She wasn't going to back down now. "I'd rather face the consequences of honesty than live in a web of deceit and illusions," she countered, her voice was steady and resolute.
His eyes narrowed, a flicker of annoyance crossing his features. He leaned forward, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and authority. "You think you can challenge me and get away with it?" he retorted, his tone dripping with defiance. "You're replaceable, Melody. Don't forget that."
