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

biological father, uses your family to keep you in

was strong as he stood up

my boss rescued

never forced

to

Hannah looked puzzled.

“That doesn’t make sense.

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

wouldn’t get it,” Winston replied

in the

up in a few

not nosy about other

But this intrigues me.

you mind talking about

at Hannah, Winston shared, “It’s not

knows my boss takes in

“I’ve heard Keith and

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

7 branches, namely, Arrogance, Greed,

Hannah

heard of someone

deadly sins

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