Chapter 22: A Shameless Man

"Allison, this is your problem. Either you get them back to work or pay her some money. Otherwise, I'm not letting this go." As expected, it all came down to money in the end. Despair flickered in the woman's eyes; her unhappy marriage had already worn her down.  Her shop, which had been showing some promise, was now deserted by customers after Ben Barnes caused a scene, fearing they might get involved in something troublesome. Allison glanced desperately at her husband and then at Jimmy, summoning...