Chapter 747

Josiah declared, "Listen up, even if I have to go to prison today, I'm going to make sure Lacee is happy for the rest of her life. I won't let your sneaky plans work out. If I have to, I'll do ten years behind bars.

"But when I'm out, I'll be just as strong as ever, and we'll see who has the last laugh!"

By then, Josiah had made peace with the idea. He would rather spend his years in a cell than put up with their insults. Once he was free, he would make them regret everything.

Charlie chimed in, "Well, if you're set on this, there's nothing more to say. In ten years, you'll be nothing but an old man. What trouble could you possibly cause us? You might not even make it out of there. My advice? Keep your head down in jail. It's not just small-timers like you in there. There are some real tough characters. You know what I mean?"

Charlie's smile was icy and chilling as he finished speaking.

Josiah took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. Despite his brave words, fear was gnawing