[Oh, appealing to his parental sensibilities now? This pair had no idea who they were dealing with, which was fine by him. He kept things on the down low for many years, though enforcers usually went for the stick rather than any carrot.

He waved the appeal away with a hand and made a point to lean back on the edge of the bar.]

Don't tell me what's right for my child. That's my job to decide. However, I could make it worth your while to drop these allegations and never search for my daughter again.