Brendan felt his rage growing because her smile vanished as well.

Sam’s expression was rigid. He greeted his employer before he left respectfully. Brendan shut the door and approached Deirdre step by step before grabbing her lower jaw in a brute manner.

The woman could not conceal her panic, and the sight of her hurt Brendan inside. He spoke in a solemn tone. “Smile.”

“What?” Deirdre was confused.

Brendan exerted more strength in his hand and said, “Don’t you understand? I’m asking you to