Winston’s voice, a bit rough, stopped her.

“It wasn’t your fault.

No need for apologies.

Hannah paused and glanced at the clutter on the floor.

“Then what set you off?”

“It’s about my sister.

” A shadow crossed Winston’s eyes.

“She’s juggling work and studies in Caditown.

My situation puts her in danger too.

I’m always worried about her.

After a moment, Hannah suggested, “If she’s in danger, why not move her somewhere safer?”

Holding his cigarette, Winston stared into the night.

“She wants to stay close to me, so for now, she’s in Caditown under the Compton family’s watch.

He took a breath before adding, “That also means I’m tied to the Compton family.

gave a

uses your family to

my boss’s fault!” Winston’s response was strong

boss rescued my

forced

to

Hannah looked puzzled.

“That doesn’t make sense.

just said you were under the Compton family’s thumb, and now

get it,”

complex in the Compton

up in a few

nosy

But this intrigues me.

you mind talking about

Hannah, Winston

my boss

Keith

the Compton house, candidates are strictly selected after years of training before they join

a tight hierarchy, with 7 branches, namely, Arrogance, Greed, Jealousy, Rage,

Hannah commented, “That’s

of

deadly sins to classify an

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