Chapter 69

Ordered

I raised my eyes to look at him, and I frowned. I was observing his face to see if he’s telling the truth or he was just joking.

“You’re kidding, right?” I started to laugh and gasped heavily.

“No, I’m not,” he said in his serious voice. His words splinter inside me.

“No, Rex, I can’t.” I shook my head.

“You’ll do it because that’s what I ordered.” His voice was now serious and strong.

The redness seemed to rise to both my cheeks. I could sense the pressure in the atmosphere between us, and I could feel the blazing fire on my two ears when I turned to him.

“This is ridiculous. You know I have a compromise work for Nicholas and Cindy. You can’t be serious about it, Rex!” I couldn’t help but raise my voice slightly.

“I don’t remember agreeing with your decisions.” His voice was like a knife, just l