Chapter 17: Pardon

"It seems even if I wanted to let you go, they want you dead," Allan suddenly said, loosening his hand from Dallas's neck. "I, I... damn it!"  Dallas collapsed to the ground, but quickly clambered back up, shooting a fierce glare at Marlon and his family. "Mr. Grant, what... what are you doing? Mr. Grant, you..." Marlon stammered in fright, seeing Dallas's twisted expression.  He didn't dare run, knowing that if he did, Dallas had a thousand ways to finish them. "Marlon, if you want to blame...