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.

a wry

your boss, my biological father, uses your

Winston’s response was strong as he stood

thankful that my boss rescued my sister

never forced

to do

Hannah looked puzzled.

“That doesn’t make sense.

the Compton family’s thumb, and

wouldn’t get it,” Winston replied

are complex in

up in

not nosy about

But this intrigues me.

you mind talking about

a significant glance at Hannah, Winston shared,

in Newfort’s major families knows my boss

heard Keith

are strictly selected after years

branches, namely, Arrogance, Greed, Jealousy, Rage, Laziness, Gluttony, and

an eyebrow, Hannah commented,

heard of someone

seven deadly sins to

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