Andrew was nowhere to be seen as Christina looked around.

"Since you're not involved in this, get lost, you coward," Baldy snarled, kicking Shawn aside before turning his attention to Christina. "Ms. Stevens, Mr. Garner has his eye on that property. You're coming with us to sign it over."

Shawn crawled away, groveling, "Thank you for your mercy. Thank you, Mr. Garner, for sparing me."

Internally, he cursed his terrible luck. Jayrodale's four districts were each controlled by a ruthless cr