“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.

police won’t know the

and find the drugs in

were cold with

Realization dawned on him.

Lyons set me up? He wants me

still unsure about the quantity of illegal drugs they plan

you auctioned off yesterday,

to be in Newfort now, where there’s no death

places, you could’ve

Winston, interjected, “Stop trying to frighten him! We

be easy,” Winston replied, his expression

boss’s influence here, our options

But let me think.

not our biggest worry

2 billion this afternoon in the

Hannah seemed unfazed.

not worried about

Winston disagreed.

“I am.

rumors of potential trouble at

people aren’t exactly friendly with

at laundering 1@

We should be cautious.

Hannah nodded in agreement.

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