Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 124 It’s Only a Matter of Time Before I Toy With You to Death

She took two sips of water before she heard the sound of leisurely footsteps behind her. Charlene said with feigned concern and a smile, “Are you alright, Ms.

McKinnon?”

Deirdre ignored her. When she was done drinking, she followed the wall and walked outside. Charlene raised her voice behind Deirdre as she said, “You’re going to have to talk to me, Ms. McKinnon. Do you think that you can just ignore me when Brendan is not around? If I take offense, I’m going to vent my grievance to Brendan.”

Deirdre clenched her fists tightly when she heard the threatening remark. However, there was nothing she could do because, as would blame her without any hesitation if Charlene were to vent her grievance to him.

She took a deep breath and stopped right before the stairs. She then turned around and asked, “What do you want, Charlene?”

“Not much,” Charlene said leisurely. “I would like to ask you about yesterday’s meal, Ms. McKinnon. Did you like it?”

said, “Thank you for going to the trouble

to Brendan? That was very naive of you, Deirdre. Do you really think

situation that had occurred when he had taken her to Night City. The expression on her face remained unchanged, but her eyes were lowered. “Is that so? I look forward to it,

and headed upstairs.

up with me. She didn’t lose her temper yesterday, and she held back her anger when she was provoked earlier. If this continues, how am I going to get rid of

she had no clue what to do, she saw the little

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moved close to Deirdre’s legs and

scooped it into her arms so the puppy could lick her face. Charlene narrowed

the company, which was an unprecedented occurrence. Deirdre knew

did not wish to have that disgusting meal again, so she turned around to return

opened them once again. “I’m making space for you