Chapter 117: Bending the Knee for Her

Asking something like that straight-up was totally out of line. Anyone would say no. And all that talk of partnership Liam spouted was just a cover to get in with the Blackwood family. He never really planned to team up with Vincent. Serena's gutsy demand nearly hit Liam where it hurt. He glared at her, trying to spot any trace of Charlotte in her. If Serena were Charlotte, he'd have no problem playing along with whatever she wanted. But if she wasn't? Then caving now would be like cheating on Charlotte. After a long pause, Liam finally said in a raspy voice, "You're trying to make me bend the knee, aren't you?" Charlotte had been upfront about it lots of times before – she wanted him to bend the knee, and do it for her. If Serena was Charlotte, then... "All I'm doing is getting a bit back for my hubby after all the hassle you've caused. How's that making you bend the knee?" Serena said, sarcasm dripping from her words. "Given who I am, avoiding Mr. Parker is the right thing