Chapter 59 A Clash Of Authority

• The room had fallen into a strange, expectant hush after Simon’s taunts, yet Logan remained still. Right now, he was taking a drag from a cigarette, as if that was the only thing that mattered to him. The calmness on his face unsettled some, especially Kiara and Zee, who sat beside him.
• Kiara’s back was straight, her hands folded tightly in her lap. She cast Logan a sidelong glance, her eyes flashing a silent warning. Don’t push him too far, Logan. This is Simon Keel we’re talking about.
• Her thoughts churned. Logan might still possess wealth and connections hidden from the rest of them, but Simon was the son of the district council’s chief. That kind of political influence could crush even the most powerful businessman. She doubted Logan could withstand it.