Chapter 544

"That seventh slap was a bit light. If she'd hit harder, it would have better matched Val's murderous gaze and breathtaking demeanor," Lucius said. Sonia lifted her head in disbelief. "Mr. White, what Valerie did is a crime." Lucius tossed Sonia's phone back to her. He casually took a seat in his usual place. "And you think you can threaten me with something as pitiful as this video?" Sonia sat down across from Lucius. "I don't think the word 'threaten' is very appropriate here, Mr. White. I'm sincerely here to negotiate terms. "I'm sure you've seen the online speculation about our relationship. In the public eye, we're a match made in heaven. "Mr. White, if you're willing to officially announce our relationship, I'll cooperate with all your requests in private. Otherwise, I'll release this video and let Valerie die under a tidal wave of cyberbullying." Lucius lifted his glass and took a sip. "Threatening me?" His overly calm reaction made Sonia uneasy. This was nothing like