Chapter 16 - Ryan Tries To Threaten Liam

During a brief recess in the holding cells downstairs, Ryan managed to catch Liam walking down the corridor.
“Liam! You have to talk to your sister! Drop these federal charges and I’ll give you whatever you want!” Ryan begged through the bars.
Liam stopped walking, turning slowly to look at his former brother-in-law with an expression of icy indifference.
“You raised your fist against my sister and degraded my mother over a bowl of soup, Ryan,” Liam said softly.
“I’m going to make sure you spend every Christmas for the next decade reflecting on those choices behind gray bars.”
“I’ll ruin you! I know people! I’ll destroy your entire family!” Ryan shrieked, lunging uselessly against the iron cell bars.
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“People who know people don’t end up in orange jumpsuits, Ryan. People who are arrogant fools do,” Liam replied coldly.
He turned on his heel and walked away down the corridor, leaving Ryan screaming curses into the empty stone hallway.