Chapter 541

Robbie had even borrowed five grand from Hughes for sustenance. Otherwise, he’d have trouble making ends meet.

Hughes, puffing on a cigar, said, “If you’ve got nothing else, you might as well leave. Robbie ain’t gonna be back anytime soon. Look elsewhere, will you? I’ve got a modest business to run here.”

Emma realized that it wasn’t a member of the Flanagans who had come. Then she heaved a sigh of relief. She continued her inquiry. “Apart from here, where does Robbie often hang out?”

One of the employees, mopping the floor nearby, overheard and chuckled. “Well, that’s a lengthy list. Half the joints on this street are Robbie’s regular hangouts. Lady, how much does Robbie owe your boss? You better prepare for the worst. That guy’s sly as a fox. God knows where he’s hiding now.”

Emma turned to Hughes, instinctively feeling that he might know Robbie’s whereabouts. She placed a stack of bills on the table, saying, “Thanks for the info. Consider this as my tab for a drink. I’m not here to collect a debt from Robbie. If you can get in touch with him, tell him I can help him pay off the 80 grand he owes to Blackwell.”

saying that, Emma turned and

the cash on the table. “Hey, Miss, come back at 7

back, Emma said, “Thank you.”

in total. As he held the money, a faint scent of jasmine hit him. Startled, he squinted his eyes. “Hey Junior, find out where that rascal Robbie is.”

you lent him five grand, and he lost it all at Guy’s casino. He’s

I want

lamp in his hand, took a puff and cursed under his

woman just now? She may not be a beauty, but she’s got a

snapped, “Shut up and

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