Threat

"Are we still discussing this, Mrs. Creston?" he asked, his tone firm but measured, his eyes locked on hers with a hint of exasperation. "I think we've said enough. Let's not forget, I don't owe you anything. Your husband, Mr. Creston was kind enough to help me in my time of need, but this is a professional matter, and we shouldn't mix the two." He paused, his voice taking on a slightly sharper edge.

"You seem to have forgotten that life is about give-and-take,” Lisa uttered.

“, Mrs. Creston. You can't take something you didn't give. Your husband has been there for me, and I appreciate that. But you can't expect me to do something that goes against my principles just because you're asking me to."

Her eyes flashed with despair, her tone dripping with contempt. "Stop putting me in a difficult position, be considerate for once," she pleaded, her voice cracking with emotion. "I'm not saying I won't help, but let's do what's right in the right way. I can't always do what's right in the wr
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