Chapter 46 Why Bother Putting Up A Facade?

“Hit back.” Under Annie's unblinking gaze, Myles released Sophie and barked the order in a chilling voice. It was not a suggestion. It was an order. After she was released, Sophie’s legs buckled and she collapsed to the floor, coughing loudly and clutching her throat. “Sophie! Are you okay?” Susie dove wildly to the ground. Seeing her daughter suffer such a grievance made her heart shatter. However, the person in front of her was Myles Jennings. She could not forget the purpose of them hosting this dinner tonight. She could do nothing but curse silently and vow to seek revenge on Annie sooner or later! “What did you say?” Annie pulled Myles back with astonishment, but it was like the man’s feet had been nailed to the ground. He refused to budge no matter what and was still looking at her expressionlessly. That deeply cool gaze startled Annie so much her heart trembled. “I asked you to hit her back!” Myles repeated clearly. Only he could sense the inferno of rage in his heart