Instead, he was escalating.
That suggested that the missing shipment was merely the opening he needed.
“Jason should have figured that out already,” I said. “If he's smart, he'll understand that Conrad isn't really interested in the shipment anymore. He wants to put Silver Hollow in a position where they have no choice but to accept whatever terms he gives them.”
Faye sighed.
“That is the problem,” she said.
I frowned.
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“Silver Hollow isn't exactly in a position to push back,” Faye said.
I sat up a little straighter.
That wasn't what I had expected her to say.
“Listen, if Jason can refund Conrad's money, then there is no ground for Conrad to make a move against Silver Hollow,” I said.
I spoke slowly, working through the situation as I saw it.
“That w
