“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

on staying

wants to be

contemplation, Hannah

“Let’s take her in.

Compton territory is under

won’t dare to touch her

interrupted by the tantalizing

you head home now? I’ll make my own way

three men exchanged knowing glances and wisely took

lay Hannah’s

succulent sauce and inhaled its

resist, she dug in, savoring the tender, flavorful meat

ribs sat a plate of tomato bacon squares, a colorful mix of

was a delight for

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