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At that moment, Hull glanced over at her and spoke up, his words cutting through the air like a cold blade. "You're not taking her with you."

His voice was firm, leaving no room for argument.

Stella's lips twitched. "Hull, this is..."

"She might be connected to Black Gate."

Stella's mind raced. The name struck her like a punch to the gut.

Two years ago, Xander had some dealings with them from Black Gate. It was precisely because of those connections that she feared it would create messy problems for Ronald. She had compromised then, choosing to follow Xander's advice.

Upon hearing Hull mention it again, Stella's face visibly paled.

But when it came to Susanna...

She shook her head defiantly. "No, she can't be related to them."

Hull's eyes were cold as ice. "Whether she is or not, we'll know once we investigate."

Stella's shock was palpable.

took a sip from the water glass on the nightstand, his every movement exuding an intimidating aura

her mouth to

understood

talk it out. Mr. Miguel's tired

to

and reality are two different things." Barnaby gently

down. "I'm taking her with me. No question about

terrified. Leaving her here with Hull was

head was spinning, they would make mistakes.

Hull's crew. Barnaby

determination. She shook off

Vl

to you. I'm going to talk to

realized she couldn't reason with Barnaby. It all came down

as she turned, Barnaby

him won't change anything. It is his decision. Once

was frantic. "How long until you

"That's hard to say."

made her

you clearly, I'm taking