Chapter 3. A bargaining chip

When I told them this, a puzzled expression appeared on the faces of Maxie and the Marquis of Windsor. After which, they both laughed out loud.

I froze in a stupor, not quite understanding what caused such a reaction.

— Nice try, beauty, — the girl grinned, — But we still won't let you go.

— I'm telling the truth! — I objected, — We really are…

«Lady,» the Marquis interrupted me with a calm smile, «I am well aware of every person who is surrounded by Cassians. And judging by the observations of our spies, you are clearly not the last place there.

— I am…

«If you behave yourself, we won't kill you.» Therefore, it is better to do what you are told.

I stumbled.