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.

who from

exited

Winston had left the living room,

did you let that

“What do you know?”

in abruptly, her eyes sharp, and asked, “Do you believe it’s a real

past setbacks with them a few

wanted you to be in charge of

said, “Since she’s so eager to do it, let’s use this opportunity to put her in a

these words, Amelie leaned in and whispered something into

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

to the tiny building in the east yard, which Wallace

trailing behind Hannah, Winston

for

“No need to worry.

that I’ll assist

opportunity to rescue your sister from

gazed at Winston and asked, “Do you have any idea what kind of business the Compton family wants to

to explain, “It’s less of a business negotiation and more of a

place called the

a place where gangs always get their

before last, the Blackeye Underground City has

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