Sarah laid the quitclaim deed on the silver tray and turned it so the signature line faced Julian.

“Sign tonight, and no criminal complaint is filed tomorrow morning for the forged mortgage and the other forged documents.

Don’t sign, and I file at nine o’clock.

I’ve already spoken with the state’s attorney’s office about the timeline.”

“That’s extortion,” Julian said.

“That’s an offer,” Sarah said.

“The pen is yours either way.”

“He can’t sign away this house,” Evelyn said.