“I tried to persuade her, but she’s as stubborn as a mule,” Winston confessed, his gaze softened with affection as he spoke of Alessandra.

“Ever since we were taken in by the Compton family after our parents passed, she’s been like that.

I reckon she won’t budge an inch for anyone.

Keith chimed in, “Hannah, Alessandra’s a decent girl.

She had no choice but to stick around Jade Paradise before.

She’s not got many skills to her name.

Why not keep her close?”

Trent nudged him and muttered, “Quit sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong!”

But Hannah’s lips curved into a smile at Winston’s words.

“She’s been through a lot, working under Amelie Chadwick’s thumb.

We ought to find her a safe place.

“I’ve pondered on it.

scratched his hair, looking bitter, which was pretty

on staying here

to be

a moment’s contemplation, Hannah

“Let’s take her in.

Compton territory is under my

won’t dare to touch

the tantalizing aroma wafting in

head home now? I’ll make

three men exchanged knowing glances and wisely took their

the table lay Hannah’s favorite

she looked at the succulent sauce and inhaled

in, savoring the tender, flavorful meat without

colorful mix of chopped tomatoes, bacon, onions, and bell

delight

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