Outmatched

"If anything happens to me today, will you be able to bear the consequences when the Falkner family comes after you tomorrow?" Tess's eyes narrowed, realizing Rufus was resolved.

Rufus, a man with status and reputation, felt humiliated to be goaded by a young girl. "Don't try to threaten me with the Falkner family. Do you think I fear them? If I were afraid, I wouldn't have done what I did today!