Chapter 38

Hearing Isadora drag Caden into this, Silas and Beatrix, who had been silent observers until now, finally stepped forward.

Beatrix Thorne sniffed. "Caden was disciplining his sister. Families argue, hardly a federal case, Ms. Mercer. Choose your next words carefully."

Silas lifted both hands, oil-smooth. "Let's not overreact, Officer. We'll handle this in-house. No need for paperwork."

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