Chapter 743

Feeling backed into a corner, Josiah raised his voice at the three of them, "I've said it a million times, I've got nothing to do with Lacee—end of story. Quit your wild guessing.

"If you don't stop, I'm going to sue you for slander. I bet that means jail time, at least a couple of weeks, right?"

Charlie could hardly keep from laughing. "If you're clueless about the law, just ask me about it. I'm a lawyer, and not just any lawyer, but someone at the top of my field. Don't worry about anything. If I were to get tough, you wouldn't stand a chance.

"And just so you know, we asked Hudson on the way over whether to lock you up for a long stretch and let you out after you become an old man or just scare you a bit this time and let you off the hook.

"I asked Hudson earlier, but now, I'm asking you. What's it going to be? Do you want to come out when you have a full head of white hair or enjoy your remaining days in peace? You don't have many left, after all."

Charlie finished with a s