As soon as Dan's name came up, Stella's expression soured a little.

That bastard. After everything he did to her sister, now he's back in the picture?

Ronald shook his head. "Hull's got a lead. The real power behind Black Gate the one pulling the strings from the shadows—is most likely Dan."

No wonder he's been so damn mysterious all these years.

Everyone knew he was the mayor of Sands City, but who could've guessed he had a whole other operation going on behind everyone's backs?

Still, you couldn't really blame them for not figuring it out sooner. Dan's family name is a big deal in Ferrowland-old money, old power.

Stella muttered under her breath, "What a mess..."

"I'm calling my sister," she said suddenly.

This was Susanna's business, and Stella took it seriously.

She knew Susanna had entered a whole new phase, and whatever her next move was, it wasn't going to be simple.

Stella want to help her more. Susanna had done so much for

Dan really was the kingpin behind Black Gate, then

What a nightmare...

had her face buried in the comforter, gritting

was the one hurting, but it

through, Susanna's voice was scratchy as

sound terrible," Stella said,

sounded like she'd just... well, like she'd

“negotiation” had

subject, fast. Stella usually only called

afternoon at the shooting range?”

"You already know?"

"Of course."

I can't just sit around and be useless." Susanna's voice was tinged with something sad. "That's just not an option for

huh? You never know

She'd only ever seen stories about international crime rings on TV. Who'd have thought she'd get caught up in

think that way,"

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