Chapter 48 A Foolish Hope for Love

Hearing this, Lawyer Tom turned to Maria. "Is that okay, Miss Maria?" "Yes." Maria reassured him. "Just wait here for me." After speaking, Maria looked at Johnson, her voice cold. "So this is who you really are." Johnson, now alone with Maria in the room, stared back at her with equal coldness. "If I told you that I’ve always been this way, would it matter? I’ve always been this person; I just never showed it." As Johnson moved closer, Maria instinctively tried to back away. But she only managed to take a couple of steps before Johnson grabbed her hand and pinned her against the wall. Leaning close to Maria’s face, Johnson spoke with a chilling tone. "Did you really think I’d let you go? After you turned my family against you? If you thought I’d just forgive and forget, then you’re incredibly naive." Maria looked at Johnson and let out a bitter laugh. "And what exactly are you going to do?" Johnson’s gaze intensified. Maria suddenly had a bad feeling—had Johnson regaine