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 table. “Hey, Miss, come back at 7 tonight. I’ll dig up some info

Emma said, “Thank you.”

on the table and picked up the bills. Six hundred dollars 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

“Robbie? Last time you lent him

I want an answer by 7.”

his hand, took a puff and cursed under his breath. “Where am

“Hey, are you smitten by that woman just now? She

up and

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