Aside from the method Derek suggested, I couldn’t think of anything else.

When the powerful side wouldn’t agree, even if you take a stand, you won’t end up well. This circle is never short of such messes.

But if I got involved with the Grant family, that might change.

Derek stepped into the elevator and replied with a casual tone. “I’ll think it over.”

He literally used my own words against me.

The exact same line that I replied to him with on that ...