Autumn lowered her head for a moment, thinking it through, then said, “I can let him off this time. Mr. Shea Sr., consider this my repayment for the support you gave me years ago.“You can’t have it both ways. Either you work with us, or you keep protecting your grandson. Think it through before you choose.“And let me make this clear now: his tragic past doesn’t give him the right to cross lines. If there’s a next time, I won’t let it slide. He’ll pay for it the way he should.”She had just repaid the Shea family’s past kindness, so she owed them nothing now.As for that offhand request she once made, she didn’t think it was worth bringing up anymore. She’d already taken the money.Besides, David adored Luna. After being humiliated so publicly today, he would definitely come after her.But she wasn’t going to be afraid. Worst case, they’d tear each other apart. If she showed fear, he’d only push harder.Hearing Autumn’s calm, unapologetic tone, David nearly exploded. “Autumn, what the
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