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Jasper shot Bryan an exasperated glare. "This isn’t the time for some heroic bluff, Bryan. Don’t make things worse. You’re going to get us all in deeper trouble. Just go along with it and leave!" His voice carried a tremor of desperation as he glanced back at the g**g. Bryan, however, held his ground. "I said no one is leaving." His voice was steady. Mrs. James turned on Bryan, her face twisted with irritation. "Don’t be ridiculous, Bryan! Even Jasper, with all his connections, couldn’t handle this, and he’s practically turned into that thug’s lackey. Who are you to stop this?" She shook her head in disdain, then raised her voice to the crowd. "Everyone, please leave—let’s not drag this out any further." But Bryan stood firm, and he turned to her, his voice low but resolute. "Just give