Chương 517: Professional fly swatter

"Then... you're going to keep owing me. Penny, I don't want you to owe me, but if that's the only way to keep you away from him and the Pierson family, then you'll keep owing me. And I'll make sure you do."

A glint flickered across Dean's eyes as he slowly drew his head away, holding her sharp gaze. He watched as the corner of her lips twisted lightly into an incensed smirk.

"A threat," she remarked. "Right in my territory."

"This place is never your territory."

"It is, and if not, it will be." Penny took a step, chin high, eyes still locked with his. "Dean Pierson, you're going to great lengths to stop me from helping Zoren Pierson. It's been a while since I've seen you so passionate over something."