Chapter 67

As Simon and Janice stood by the road, his expression was unusually calm. "Janice, give me those transfer records, and that'll settle everything. I won't touch your brother." "Where's Jacob?" Janice demanded. Simon's eyes darkened with an eerie malice. "That's not what you should be worried about right now." Janice lifted her chin and met his gaze. "I won't give you anything if I can't confirm his safety. You have the wrong person, Simon. You know I hate you, but you think I'll give in to your demands just because I'm terrified by a mere threat? You'll lose more than I will if we go down together." Her words hit too close to home. Simon clenched his jaw and knew her well enough to fear her determination. He had witnessed her go out of her way five years ago, landing herself in the hospital. Pushing her too far might backfire. Simon smiled. He leaned closer and braced his arms on either side of her against the roadside railing. "So hand over the records, and we can keep things civ