Provocation and Counterattack

With one hand in his pocket, Liam continued calmly,

"First, the cause of the fire hasn't been officially determined. Second, even if it was arson, do you have any evidence that points to SCA? Third, what possible motive would I have to do something like that?"

The woman trembled from head to toe, yet still screamed, "The world is rotten! You hire killers and silence people, and you won't even let us seek justice!"

"If you want justice, I can give it to you," Liam interrupted. "I'll contact the police right now and request a full investigation into the fire--how it started, how it spread. I'll give you an answer."

She froze, clearly not expecting that response, but still forced herself to retort, "Authorities always protect their own! You think I'd believe any of those reports?"

"If you don't trust the legal system at all, then what kind of justice are you actually asking for?" Liam countered. "Do you want me to simply confess to arson and murder? Ms., I'm agreeing to an investigation