Chapter 2
"Do you still need donations? You've taken over the biggest gold mine, what more do you want?"
He laughed, his tone gentle as he spoke, apparently not noticing just how flirtatious his words were.
Sofia Hamilton's heartbeat skipped a beat, and her face flushed, too. Was he implying that she already had him?
Her face turning red, Sofia avoided his gaze, deliberately raising her voice to cover up her pounding heart, "Of course, I do. What if one day you don't want me anymore, want to divorce me, wouldn't I be left with nothing?"
Ryan Gregory curled his lips into a smile, "Scared?"
"Yes."
"Then serve me well and keep me satisfied, and I'll consider keeping you around longer!" He laughed, unceremoniously patting her head, "Got it?"
His tone, though arrogant, also had a touch of warmth.
Sofia said nothing more.
How long she could stay by his side wasn't really for him to say...
Perhaps, one day, she would just leave...
The real Regina Brown might replace her...