Threats

“Is that a threat?” Mr. Timmerman smiled. “No,” said Mary, her face devoid of any feeling. “I’m only trying to make the most out of this situation. Maximize the experience, as it were.”
“No, no,” insisted Mr. Timmerman. “That was a threat. Ma’am, I could take you to court for that.
If we suffer any damages regarding our public image, I can produce a recording of this moment, showing you threatening us.” Mary shrunk into her seat.