Savannah moved so swiftly that Sigourney didn't have time to react.

Sigourney silently cursed, this wasn't good, holding her breath as she tried to negotiate.

"Wait, we can still talk this through."

She was calculating her chances of staying safe if she resisted, while also trying to calm Savannah's frenzied emotions.

"I can help you reclaim your inheritance from the Nichols family."

Savannah's grip on the knife loosened slightly, and Sigourney continued explaining.

"What happened to your ...