Chapter 43: Stepping In

"I'm telling you, he's a scammer! That gemstone is fake!" Lauryn shouted, her eyes blazing as she strode forward.  The whole room went silent in shock. Jason's face darkened instantly.  He stormed forward, swearing, "Damn, you little brat! What crap are you talking about?" As he spoke, he reached out, trying to grab Lauryn by her collar.  Lauryn's face changed, and she quickly stepped back. "Looking for trouble, huh?" Travis, standing behind, suddenly turned cold.  Just as Jason's hand...