As the police were about to escort Zoe away, Barrett spoke up: "I have a couple of things to say to Miss Taylor, if I may?"

The police nodded, signaling their agreement, and then left the room.

Barrett's gaze settled on Zoe's face. How much of the unease or fear in her expression was real, and how much was feigned?

After all this time, why hadn't she learned to obey?

He looked down at her with a hint of a smile, "Zoe, don't say I didn't warn you, this is your last chance. If you cause trouble in prison, your brother will be the one behind bars instead, and no...