Barnaby sneered. "The Driscoll family had everything, and Maurice threw it all away. Now that they've collapsed, it's only right that I take my share. I didn't come to Gabo Creek for nothing."

Joe's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he lunged forward. "You bastard, go to hell!"

He was already drowning in overwhelming grief. Barnaby's threatening words and disgusting intentions pushed him over the edge into pure rage.

Barnaby's expression remained casual and dismissive. "Young man, yo