Chapter 5

The entire restaurant fell silent.

I stared at Jocelyn, speaking each word clearly: "Jocelyn, I have the money. 100 thousand. One million. That's not the issue. After everything you've done tonight, I wouldn't give you a single cent.

"If any of you dare lay a finger on Hazel, try to grab my phone, or block my way again, I'll make sure every one of your names, faces, badges, and payment accounts goes straight into the police records."

Jocelyn was left speechless by my yelling.

I turned to the guy in the black suit. "You put your hands on her just…