CHAPTER 35

  Jordan moved closer to him while staring at the dagger as he twirled it around in his hand.

  “I'm sure you know I'm not one to give second chances and you already let the first opportunity slip past your fingers but being my merciful self, I will grant you one more chance. Now I'll ask again. . .``His eyes became serious as he looked at the panic-stricken man who had frozen in place out of fear.

  “. . . Did you or did you not break into my warehouse?” he stilled as he awaited his response but once again the man gave no reply as his lips continued to tremble in horror.

  “I see you've refused to grasp onto my once in a lifetime mercy,” and swiftly, his hands moved and the next thing everyone knew, the blade of the dagger was embedded in Patrick's lap as immediately, an ear splitting shrill broke out of his lips.