Spoiled by Mr. Russell

“I’m talking about Nick Corden,” Lily said.

Puzzled, Fred frowned. “Nick Corden?”

“Mike Corden’s son. You guys kidnapped the boy to force Mike into doing your bidding. Don’t tell me you don’t know about it,” Lily said bluntly.

“Oh, that boy!” Looking as if he had just remembered who Nick was, he asked curiously, “Why do you care about someone else’s son? Or is he also yours?”

Lily knew what he was implying by his annoying look and tone. She did not bother to argue with him. Instead, she said, “My babies and Nick are nothing compared to a duke like you. It’s an excellent deal, right?”

Fred rested his chin in his hand and smiled. “I guess you’re right.”

a yes?” Lily

“No!” Fred said decisively.

thought he would agree after hesitating for a moment. After all, Mike was useless to

up Nick to save his own life be a good

stressed, “Think twice. It’s your life we’re talking about. Nick is useless to you, and so

“Anything but that boy.”

surprise, Fred

said, “I can’t give you the antidote. Sorry

thought Fred would yield if she said that, but he was unusually adamant. He grabbed the desk to pull himself up, saying, “So be it! I’ll see you and