Chapter 5

Puzzled and wary, Evan stood. “Gentlemen, how can I help you?”

The taller of the two men spoke. “Mr. Dwyer, my name is Carl Reynolds. I am the Carmody family attorney.” The man held out a business card.

Evan struggled to keep his shock from showing on his face. He pretended to read the card as his mind raced. The Carmodys’ lawyer? This had to be about the community center. And a personal visit from the representative of the most powerful family in the city couldn’t be good news.

Carl Reynolds gestured to the other man and said, “And this is Arthur Jenks. He represents the Dwyer family.”

With an arrogant smirk, Jenks extended his hand.

A shimmering bolt of rage shot through Evan, shaking him to his core. He’d thought he was past all the anger his so-called family evoked. God knows, he’d had enough practice burying his feelings after all the years of derision, scorn, and bullying. He should be immune.