Madeline saw Ryan's eyes gleaming cunningly.

She did not wish to look at him any longer and coldly turned away.

"You don't have to be afraid of me. I won't harm you, but I'll never let you return to Jeremy," Ryan said scornfully with his eyes looking as sharp as a hawk's.

"I’m guessing that right now, you must long to spend more time with your parents. I have things to attend to, so you'll stay here." Ryan twirled Madeline’s long hair with his fingers as he leaned nearer to her flirtatiously.

Madeline turned away from him. She wanted to take a step back, but Ryan grabbed her waist. "The things you're not supposed to say, you’d better don't tell your parents. You don't wish to lose your family for good, right?"

His comment was obviously trying to threaten her.

Madeline tightened her lips. She did not speak a word and neither did she look at Ryan.

"I hate it when people give me an awful expression, especially a lady, but you're different. The anger you have just attracts me." Ryan