“You… Are you sure about this?”

Winston nodded his head, his voice serious.

“I followed them last night.

They messed with your paintings, planning to ship them off in batches.

Hannah turned to Jalen, her tone questioning.

“Jalen, did you know about this? That they’re moving illegal drugs?”

Jalen’s head lowered, confusion in his eyes.

“I had no idea… Lyons just asked for a favor… I was clueless about the illegal stuff! I swear, if I had known, no matter the threat, I wouldn’t have touched it! You know me, Hannah.

With his head bowed and fingers intertwined, Jalen muttered, “How could they… How could they do such a thing?!”

Winston continued, “Ignorance won’t save you.

The drugs were hidden in your painting frames.

If they’re found, Mr.

White, you’re facing jail time.

He leaned in, his voice dropping.

“Worse yet, they might pin it all on you.

know the

art exhibition and find

were

Realization dawned on him.

set me up? He wants me to take the fall?

the quantity of illegal drugs they plan to

actions, especially considering those paintings you

to be in Newfort now, where

could’ve faced lethal injection for

at Winston, interjected, “Stop trying to frighten him! We need to figure out how to

Winston replied, his expression

influence here,

But let me think.

our biggest worry right

laundering the 2 billion

Hannah seemed unfazed.

not worried about

Winston disagreed.

“I am.

potential trouble at the

exactly friendly

attempt at laundering

We should be cautious.

Hannah nodded in agreement.

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