Deirdre's silence was filled with emotions as she looked at Ryker. After a while, she asked, "How can I trust you? There's no trust when working with a man like you."

"The trust lies in your mother. We've always shown mercy toward you. Otherwise, you wouldn't be alive today."

His wildly conceited speech left Deirdre breathless.

"She told you not to kill me?"

"Yes." Ryker nodded. "As allies, it's part of our exchange condition, and we'll honor our promise. So, you don't have to worry about us