"Ray!" Lauren ground out through clenched teeth, her hatred almost tangible.

Sensing her hostility, Leo immediately bared its teeth and let out a low growl at her. If Ray hadn't been holding the leash, it would have lunged forward.

'Very good,' Ray thought. He never wanted a tame, timid pet dog.

A faint smile touched his lips.

'Heh. First, I cost you a fortune. Now, I'll humiliate you in front of everyone. And in a few days, you'll still have to come crawling to me, begging,' Ray thought.

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