Valerie rolled up her sleeve, revealing a faint bluish mark on her wrist.
The look in Blayne’s eyes shifted—from shock and suspicion to something darker.
“Apologize to Vee.”
“I didn’t do it!”
Terri lifted her chin. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, but she refused to back down.
“I’ll say it again. Apologize to Vee.”
Blayne’s gaze sharpened, his voice carrying an unmistakable warning.
That made Terri’s throat tighten.
Terri held back the sting in her eyes and looked up at Blayne. “Are you serious? You believe whatever she says? Why would I hurt her? Why would I slap myself?”
“I won’t say this a third time, Terri.” Blayne pulled Valerie—who looked hurt and wronged as if she had just been falsely accused—behind him, shielding her like a protector.
“The money from the marriage contract you signed with my Grandpa goes through the company’s accounts. Terri, I’d advise you to be smart and not piss me off. Otherwise, you’ll end up with nothing—not a single cent.”
Terri took a step back.
Even though the contract had been terminated and she and Blayne were no longer legally married, she still couldn’t believe he was using it to threaten her.