"But James... " I stammered.

get it over with, or I won't be able to help you anymore. The Capon had made himself clear; I don't need to speak further, James concluded.

"Is that all you have got, Samson? James, I don't need this kind of a product," Eliza said

disappointedly.

My heart pounded so fast as I looked at the

innocent lady before me. My palms became sweaty and I could feel every bone in me trembling with fear and anger. I picked up the gun slowly with my gaze still at the young lady. I had thought about what James had said and it was clear that I...