Jacob certainly left Charlie speechless—the man might get kicked out of the house, but he was more worried about his car.

Sighing in exasperation, he told Jacob, "Look, if it fails, I won't be able to get you a nice place, let alone leave the Cullinan with you."

Jacob blurted out, "But why—"

"Don't forget—I'm still living in this house even if you're gone!" Charlie explained, his expression dead serious. "If I let you have a nice place and the Cullinan, God knows how terrible a grudge your wi