“I know you can do it.” Evelyn held Emmeline’s hand, but it was flung away. “He saved you back when you were shot. He wouldn’t have done that if you were just his acquaintance.”

Emmeline was surprised he did that. She was an inch away from death back then, and Benjamin didn’t tell her that he saved her.

“Please, just help a sister out, will you? If you don’t help me, my dad’s gonna kill me!”

And that’s what I’m gunning for.

Evelyn swung Emmeline’s arm, pouting. “Emma, pretty please? If you’re still mad at me, I’ll treat you to something someday.”

“I told you I can’t help you.” Emmeling flung her hand away. “I don’t deal with business stuff. You should bring this up to him if you really need his help.”

“But it’s not that simple,” insisted Evelyn. “All I did was run my mouth in Abel’s office, and he came down on us. It must be because of you.”

“And why are you so sure about that?”

but this was her best bet. “Emma…” She teared up. “I have nowhere else to turn to. This is my first day on the job, and I’m losing everything. At this rate, my dad will kill me. Please,

it.” Emmeline waved her down. “You’re annoying me. Fine. I’ll

smile. “You

anything,” said Emmeline. “So don’t get your hopes up.”

hear the conversation. The moment Janie called, Benjamin took the

Benjamin as well, then Flynn followed quickly. He was a little scared around these men. In front of them, he was

of water to Abel. He too opened a bottle and

a request from Ms. Murphy. She’d like you to help her out, so to speak. I have no idea what happened between you two,

Benjamin nodded. “I am willing to negotiate, but I won’t be lenient. After all, I will be relinquishing a

Evelyn asked, “What’s

“Since Ms. Louise has asked me to go easy on you, then I’ll be resupplying

“That’s great!” Evelyn jumped.

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