Chapter 26: Crystal Ball

James Greaves sat rigid in his chair, his face dark as storm water. He stared at Simon Looske across the table, fists clenched so tight his knuckles blanched. Simon calmly opened the tea set and began brewing, unhurried and precise. James did not say a word. When a cup of clear, amber tea was finally slid in front of him, he snapped his arm out and swept it to the floor. "Back then, you were the one who took my brother and sister-in-law away. But you didn't bring them back. You said you'd give...