Joselyn’s lips quivered and her complexion turned ashen with fear at Hannah’s threat.

“What do you want?” Amelie cast a frosty gaze in Hannah’s direction.

Hannah, with a twinkle in her eye and a radiant smile, responded to Amelie, “I’m not planning anything much.

I’ve heard about a forthcoming venture by the organization.

Being a part of it now, I assume you’ll need my involvement, right?”

“Absolutely not! Mom, you’ve promised me I’ll be in charge of this business…”

Before Joselyn could finish stating their prior agreement about managing the venture, Amelie cut her off sharply, “Fine, I agree.

You can handle this business deal.

Consider it.

a test of your capabilities.

But remember, this business is crucial for the Compton family.

If you fail to secure it…”

Amelie paused, idly playing with her emerald bracelet, then gave Hannah a stern look.

“Should the Compton family disapprove of your failure, even your father might not be able to shield you.

but I’ll decide who from the organization accompanies me for

exited

Winston had left the living room,

you

“What do you know?”

asked, “Do you believe it’s a real business negotiation? The other party is the

may recall your father’s past setbacks with them a few

wanted you to be

“Since she’s so eager

Amelie leaned in and

eyes suddenly sparkled with determination as she exclaimed, “I’m going to

headed to the tiny building in the east yard, which

Hannah, Winston spoke

apologize for causing

“No need to worry.

that

opportunity to rescue your sister from

any idea what kind of business the Compton family wants to discuss this

Winston began to explain, “It’s less of

the Blackeye Underground City

place where gangs always get their

Blackeye Underground City

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