Hmph. So he works at Quincy Manor. Does he think that makes him a big deal?
Just for tricking her into marriage and then refusing to grant a divorce, she could defy him for the rest of her life. She'd see just how long he could stand it before finally giving in.
Seeing the girl's delicate frame and her stubborn pretense of strength, a small flame of irritation flickered to life within Adrian Quincy.
'This foolish woman... Her temper is just like her sister's. They're both equally stubborn.'
'I wonder if the trick I first used on her sister will work to tame this one…'
Adrian Quincy turned and called out, "Bring Lightning over."
"Yes, sir!" Aiden Howkins replied crisply, then blew a sharp whistle toward the backyard.
"WOOF! WOOF!"
A formidable police dog came sprinting from the backyard, tail wagging. It moved like a bolt of lightning, incredibly fast.
'Holy crap, that's a huge dog!'
