Chapter Two Hundred and One
"Sir?"
Her father's voice was sharp enough that they could hear parts of it.
"Why aren't you back at the Villa yet?" he demanded. "I need a full report. How is Demir selling my lands behind my back? I want an explanation."
Asli closed her eyes briefly.
"Noted, sir. I'm on my way," she replied. Then she hung up.
When she looked up again, the exhaustion in her eyes was impossible to miss. Ahmet stepped closer, worry written all over his face.
"You're not going to the Villa today," he said firmly.
She opened her mouth to protest.
"You heard the doctor," he continued. "You need rest."
"Duty calls. I'm only giving reports and submitting the documents you gave me. Don't add to the list of people I need to fight. Right now, I need to save myself from those who will try to harm the baby." she said, wiping the last traces of tears from her face.
"Don't you think it's your father?" Ahmet asked genuinely, evidently that he hated the man.
