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

boss, my biological father, uses your family to keep

was strong as he stood up

thankful that my boss rescued my sister and

never forced me

to do

Hannah looked puzzled.

“That doesn’t make sense.

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

wouldn’t get it,”

complex in the

it up

not nosy

But this intrigues me.

you mind talking

significant glance at Hannah,

my boss takes in many orphans at

Keith and Trent talk

after years of training before they join

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

Hannah

heard of someone using

seven deadly sins

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