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.

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father, uses

was strong as

boss rescued my sister and

never forced me

to do

Hannah looked puzzled.

“That doesn’t make sense.

the Compton family’s thumb, and now you’re claiming it was

it,”

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not nosy about other

But this intrigues me.

you mind

Hannah, Winston shared,

families knows my boss takes in many orphans at

Keith and Trent

selected after years of training before they join the Compton family’s

with 7 branches, namely, Arrogance, Greed, Jealousy, Rage, Laziness,

Hannah

heard of someone using

sins to

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