Toni stood firm in her protest and persisted. I have no idea what kind of person you think I am or what you think you have the power to do to me. You won’t be able to keep me here!
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The Count smiled. Due to his good looks, his wealth, and ownership of a castle in Portugal, he had the ability to get almost anyone to do whatever he wanted.
“You tried to trick me,” he commented in an even tone. You will have to stay here and be punished. And after that, who knows? You may start to feel like staying.