Free Pure Harmony by McKenna Jeffries and Aliyah Burke

here.” Vince spoke behind him.
    Jonathon stopped, pivoted on his heels. “I didn’t say criminal. I meant civil. And if you did know anything about me you’d know I wouldn’t need anything to present the tenants’ case. This I would do pro bono, just for the joy of fucking up your company and the building owner. You know what I hate more than liars?” By the time he had finished he was in Vince’s face and he didn’t wait for a response as he gritted out, “Bullies who prey on others they think are weaker or don’t have a way of knowing what their legal rights are. I will be dragging you all into court. Unless…” He let that trail off.
    Vince gulped. “What?”
    “Your management company and the landlord of the building come up with a number I like. Make me an offer on behalf of the tenants.” He lifted his index finger. “A good one that will cover them finding somewhere better to live, the emotional damage they went through because of the fire and your harassment. And although there is no money that can cover their memories of the things they lost, add that in. You have one week.”
    He turned and walked back to Harmony. Her expression was the same as it had been.
    “But… We need time. I can—” Vince sputtered to a stop.
    Jonathon smiled, knowing it was his fierce grin, the one he used when he smelt figurative blood in the water of an opponent that was ready to give in.
    “A week, or be prepared to meet me in court.”
    “I’m not afraid of you. You don’t know civil court and our lawyers can beat you.” Vince seemed to get his bearing.
    “You say you know me but obviously you don’t. Do your research. I’ll have my secretary put you all on the books to meet me a week from today at ten o’clock.”
    “We won’t be there,” Vince stated.
    “I hope you don’t show up because I’m going to have a good time ripping apart everything I can get on your company and the owner of the building you manage.” Jonathon glanced over his shoulder at Vince and saw him pale. “I love paper and finding everything. See you in one week.” He focused forward and escorted Harmony out.
    In his SUV, Jonathon gripped the wheel, still seething at Vince’s arrogance and his trying to intimidate Harmony. He glanced at her and she was silently watching him. Jonathon returned his attention to the road. He couldn’t discuss it now with her—he needed to calm a bit first. Jonathon rarely lost control as he had back there with Vince, but the man and Harmony being in the mix had made him see red. A hand touched his thigh, squeezing gently.
    “Did you mean what you said back there about taking them to court for all the tenants if they don’t meet with you?”
    “Yes,” he answered in a clipped tone, trying to regain control.
    “But you don’t even know them.” Harmony sounded baffled.
    “I don’t need to know them to care they are getting fucked over by that egotistical bastard back there.” Jonathon pounded his hand on the steering wheel.
    “Is it because we’re sleeping together?”
    “I’m not even answering that because it will be lots of bad words and not polite.” Jonathon glared at her briefly then looked back at the road.
    “Even pissed off as hell and you’re still being courteous. Until you dropped a few F-bombs, I didn’t even think you could curse.” Harmony laughed.
    Jonathon winced, realising she was right. He never cursed in front of women.
    “I—”
    “If you’re going to apologise, don’t. That was awesome. I’m glad you were there because if I had spoken I would have ripped him a new one. Imagine trying to give me that shithole. Asshole,” Harmony stated.
    Jonathon barked out a laugh. It was the first time he’d heard her curse too.
    “I don’t swear often either but this is a cursing occasion. Trying to intimidate me because of my size and thinking I was dumb enough to fall for it. Bastard.” Harmony clenched her hand on his leg.
    Jonathon covered it and she turned