Getting himself a chair and sitting down, Hux continued, "See, I came into this life to seek position and money, not to satisfy some mindless gratification. I'm no longer a greenhorn like you—I'm done staking my life for anything, and that's how I reached where I am now.

"These days, if there's something I want, I'd use this," he said, tapping his head before holding up and brandishing a knuckle, "instead of this. So, are you interested, kid?"

"Sounds intriguing..." Frank rubbed his chin, while thinking to himself that Morhen's mobsters certainly were different from Riverton's—they could at least see the big picture.

"In that case, I'll be frank." He chuckled. "I sent those students away because I didn't want to be distracted, but because I'm ready to clean the house. But since what you offered intrigued me, I changed my mind."

The hint of murderous intent in his smile left Hux stiffening, and his heart skipped a beat while cursing under his breath.

Still, he knew he was lucky not to push Frank's buttons given how much of a greenhorn he was.

"Ahem."

and said, "So, that means you're joining

his head. "I really don't care about joining your gang.

talking about?" Hux was confused—Frank was interested, but

I'm not from here," Frank said quietly. "And being unfamiliar with the

"Wait, you're saying you want to be

said, I'm not interested in joining your gang." Frank smiled, shaking his head before pointing at Hux.

"You're saying."

as Frank's suggestion dawned on Hux, Frank finished, "I'll help you claim

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