“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.

won’t know the full

art exhibition and find the drugs in your

fingers were cold with

Realization dawned on him.

set me up? He wants me to

said, “We’re still unsure about the quantity of

especially considering those paintings you auctioned off

Newfort now,

could’ve faced lethal

“Stop trying to frighten him! We need

won’t be easy,” Winston replied, his expression

my boss’s influence here, our

But let me think.

our biggest

laundering the 2 billion this afternoon in the

Hannah seemed unfazed.

not worried about

Winston disagreed.

“I am.

potential trouble at the

people aren’t exactly

at laundering

We should be cautious.

Hannah nodded in agreement.

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