Chapter 129: A Staged Rescue

Owen Cunningham caught the flash of displeasure that crossed Gordon Kidman's face. Gordon's father was a deputy governor, and across Duflana he was one of the most connected rich kids around. There was another reason, too: Owen wanted to court Gordon's sister, Callie Kidman. For one reason or another, Owen felt he ought to have Gordon's back. Sure enough, after Owen stepped forward and blocked Ramon Baxter and Marina Peyton's way, Gordon flashed a faintly amused smile. At his side, Callie furrowed...