Jacob stared at Jerry, his gaze cold enough to freeze water. “Your family’s influence in Westbrook State means nothing to me,” he said firmly.
“Threaten you? I don’t need to,” Jerry sneered, his face contorted with rage. “You’re a hypocrite, Jacob! A shameless thief, parading around with things you don’t deserve!”
Jacob knew exactly what this was about. The bitterness festered in Jerry simply because Jacob had purchased a property Jerry