Priya wanted to squeeze her eyes shut and disappear, but she kept them fixed on him, even as he sounded like a devil from hell. “I don't think it will end well if I have to repeat myself. It won't be 'sweetheart,' I can assure you of that,” Priyank warned, waiting for her compliance. He knew she couldn't defy him, especially after witnessing his outburst firsthand. Despite any shortcomings, she understood better than anyone how to avoid pushing his buttons. Priya cleared her head and looked at him, her breath caught in her lungs as if it couldn't reach her mouth due to the intensity of his gaze. Whether it was her imagination or reality, his eyes seemed darker, deepening her fear. “Keep standing here and keep looking at me, only me. If you move your eyes away, you'll face trouble. And