Chapter 102

• Laura turned to her mother, her voice trembling. “Mom… please tell me he’s lying.”
• Claudia gripped her daughter’s shoulders firmly. “Don’t listen to him, sweetheart. Your father would never do such a thing. I know Markson better than anyone.”
• Daniel let out a low laugh, clearly enjoying their disbelief. “Believe what you want,” he said, his gaze locked on Laura. “But don’t forget—you don’t get to say no to me. You know what happens when you do.”