Chapter 442

Yerick's face went from pale to red when I spoke. "Cut the crap about dogs and knock off the insults. We're even now." Seeing him so irritated, but still trying to hold it in, made my mood instantly lighten up. I took another step closer, and he quickly backed up, crossing his arms like he thought I was going to bully him. I couldn't help but laugh. "What? Do you think I'm actually going to do something? Look at you—totally rattled. I'm just curious. Why are you being so nice to me?" "Don't like it? Or are you expecting me to…" Yerick hesitated. "Stop trying to bait me and back off. I'm recording this for evidence." I snickered at his lame stance. "Tell me. What kind of tricks did Conrad pull to make you this meek?" Yerick's eyes darted away, avoiding my gaze. "I have no clue what you're talking about. Now move! I've got stuff to do." I lifted my leg to block his path. "Quit pretending. I know you're working for him now. Otherwise, you wouldn't have betrayed Jewel." Yerick's fac