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

my biological father, uses

boss’s fault!” Winston’s response was strong as he stood up for

thankful that my boss rescued my sister and

never forced me into

to

Hannah looked puzzled.

“That doesn’t make sense.

just said you were under the Compton family’s thumb, and now you’re claiming it was

get it,” Winston replied

are complex in the Compton

up

nosy about other

But this intrigues me.

mind talking

glance at Hannah, Winston shared,

Newfort’s major families knows my boss

Keith and Trent talk

the Compton house, candidates are strictly selected after years of

with 7 branches, namely, Arrogance, Greed,

Hannah commented,

of someone

sins to classify

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