Pawn - 06 Pawn, Book 3 of The Turner Chronicles

With the factory running smooth, production up, and everything looking perfect, Missy confronts Aaron about his need to expand. Aaron agrees, but first he is going to throw a carnival for his employees and the town. Later, at the carnival, a forward woman named Vel dogs his heels, eventually leading to her accusing him of molesting her. This leads to Aaron being challenged to a duel by Jerry Flintlow. Aaron declines the honor, is informed he cannot, but then Jerry withdraws his challenge after a flame-haired young girl informs Jerry that Aaon once killed a Talent Master. The girl is a recent arrival to Jutland. She arrived with a Major seeking Aaron, saying his presence is needed for the Chin conference. The girl, it turns out, is a young miss named Autumn Turner. Kit shipped her to Aaron because Autumn had become too much to handle. Aaron orders Missy and Jeffries to step up their efforts against the First National Bank. It has suddenly become personal when his life is threatened.