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

Hannah turned and exited the room

Winston had left the living room, a worried

why did you let

“What do you know?”

it’s a real business negotiation? The other party

may recall your father’s past setbacks with

wanted you to be in

charming eyes and said, “Since she’s so eager to

these words, Amelie leaned in and whispered

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

to the tiny building in the east yard, which Wallace had

behind Hannah, Winston

for causing you

“No need to worry.

already mentioned that

to rescue your

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

to explain, “It’s less of a

called the Blackeye Underground City in

place where gangs always get

the year before last, the Blackeye Underground

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