Lucinda knew his stubbornness well.
Changing his mind would be an arduous task.
She ceased her efforts to persuade him.
Rising to her feet, she said to him apologetically, âIâm sorry.
I didnât bring you to the lab today to discuss this issue.
If you wonât cooperate, then Iâll have no choice but to take a tougher approach.
â
âLucinda!â
Nathan understood her intentions and tried to reach out and grab her wrist.
Stepping back a couple of paces, Lucinda evaded his touch.
She turned towards the door and called out, âSonny, come inside.
â
Without delay, the door swung open.
Sonny peered in, his surprise evident as he questioned, âMiss Simmons, did you manage to convince him so quickly?â
Lucinda chose not to respond.
Instead, she pointed towards Nathan and commanded, âHold him down.
Donât let him move.
â
âLucinda!â With a cold face, Nathan called out again.
Sonny froze in place, his grip tightening on the doorknob as he hesitated to enter.
âI⦠Did I misunderstand? Are you planning to force him toâ¦â
She took a deep breath and said firmly, âYou didnât misunderstand anything.
Now come inside and do as told.
â
Nervously, Sonny stepped into the room, only to be startled by Nathanâs furious glare.
He stood frozen in his tracks.
âDonât you dare?!â
Locking eyes with Sonny, Nathan gritted his teeth and said in a frigid tone, âDonât forget who your boss is and whose orders you should follow!â
âsir, I.
.
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Sonny stammered, swallowing hard.
He never saw himself having to make such a choice.
âThis medicine is for your own good, Sir.
Just listen to Miss Simmons!â
Nathan remained stubborn.
âNo way! Let me ask you one last time.
Whose orders should you follow?â
âHe should follow mine,â
Lucinda interjected, answering on behalf of Sonny.
She raised an eyebrow and flashed a playful smile.
âYouâre my man, after all.
Your subordinate should listen to me first.
â