It's Not Coercion But A Provocation

"Can this be considered a form of coercion?" Gu Mengmeng chuckled. "Should I go along with his wishes? Luring me to Sauder… what motive could he have?"

Elvis held out the last grape to Gu Mengmeng's lips before saying lightly. "It's not coercion, but a provocation."

Gu Mengmeng raised her brows at Elvis.

Elvis chuckled. "Aren't you going to eat that? Shall I go pluck more for you?"

Gu Mengmeng shook her, indicating she had enough.

Elvis caressed Gu Mengmeng's little head. His mood relaxed at seeing her eating to her fill.

But all this talk about Cole gave rise to a harsh glint to Elvis' eyes. It was just a subtle flash and not too obvious. "Sauder is now part of Saint Nazaire. An attack led by Cole is a territorial conflict. It is not a coercion as there is no way we will retreat. I will not allow you to feel pressured."

Gu Mengmeng nodded. She had gone all soft and gooey at Elvis' domineering stance.

My hubby is so MAN…