Chapter 147: Love or Money

"So, Melanie what is your decision?" Severus asked loudly after separating himself from her.

Marquis observed everything. He saw confusion in Melanie's eyes and cursed his luck. 'This idiot is still in love with her so why was it hard for her to kill him again. I think I need to assist her'. Secretly Marquis took out a tiny dagger. While Severus was waiting for an answer Marquis signaled Melanie to take a dagger from him. Since Severus' back was facing Marquis, he couldn't actually see what was happening between Marquis and Melanie, but Meanie understood what Marquis wanted from her. Immediately Marquis threw his dagger toward Melanie. She accurately caught it and pointed it at his neck. Everything happened so quickly that everyone was dumbfounded. 

Severus felt betrayed. "Melanie you….?"