But Silas just kept shaking his head. “You’re lying. I know you are. You hugged her too long at Christmas. You smiled at her at my birthday party.”

Knox looked desperate. “That’s because I’m your brother! She’s my sister-in-law!”

No matter what we said, he just kept repeating that we were lying. Then his voice got quiet, chillingly calm. “Fine. Since you’re both lying to my face, you’re going to pay me.”

“What?” I couldn’t breathe.

“Transfer me all your money. Both of you. Every single account. Right now. Or I drop him.”

“Silas, please—”