Only a few symbolic trees stood within the village.
As they approached the gate, the guards stopped their cars.
Hannah unclicked her seat belt and instructed the two men in the back, “Stay here and watch over Winston’s sister. We’ll head down first.”
Once Hannah and Winston exited the car, the guard gave them a disapproving look. He circled around them, intending to pat them down.
Hannah stepped back, not even being touched by them. She stared at the people in front of her with dangerous and cold eyes and said to them clearly, “We represent the Compton family. Our purpose here is strictly business.”
The guards stood their ground against Hannah and her group, while others emerged from the vehicles behind.
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At that moment, Lorenzo’s van pulled up. He hopped out, forcefully shut the door, and said, “We’re here on behalf of the Compton family for a business discussion. Don’t you recognize us?”
Recognizing Lorenzo, the guards inquired, “Ah, it’s you. Did you bring the women along this year?”
As they spoke, they kept glancing at the cars behind them.
Lorenzo smirked, a hint of mischief in his dark green eyes. Pointing towards Hannah, he said, “The decision maker has changed. We didn’t bring any women. If you’re curious, ask her.”
The guards scrutinized Hannah with a wary gaze. However, recognizing their affiliation with the Compton family, they didn’t dare impede them and allowed them entry into the village.
The village’s exterior looked run-down, but inside, it was impressively luxurious.
Not far off, a warehouse was under soldier surveillance. Hannah noticed it and then strolled into a villa.
Upon entering the villa’s gate, she turned to Lorenzo and said, “It seems you don’t have many people with you. You should wait outside.”
Lorenzo, thinking he wasn’t allowed in, immediately said, “I always accompanied Miss Compton for meetings here. Even though you’ve taken her place this year, Miss Moore, we can’t ignore the usual protocol!”
“Who’s talking about breaking protocol?” Hannah glanced at him and said indifferently, “You’re welcome to join, but your men must wait outside.”
Before Lorenzo could respond, Hannah’s team positioned over a dozen of their own outside, effectively barring Lorenzo’s crew, while allowing him to enter.
Lorenzo hesitated, glancing at the faces around him. Under their watchful eyes, he reluctantly followed Hannah inside the villa.
In the living room, a middle-aged man, Jeffry Ortega, lounged on the sofa, smoking. He was dressed in a suit with a loosely tied tie.
Several armed mercenaries stood guard behind him. On seeing Hannah
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and her group enter, he didn’t bother standing, greeting them with, “Welcome to Blackeye Underground City. Miss Moore, your reputation precedes you.”
He looked at Hannah, sizing her up and down with a pair of sharp eyes. Seeing her beautiful and weak appearance, he smiled.
Hannah walked over to the opposite sofa and sat down gracefully. She then looked up at the man and inquired, “Where’s the Compton family’s shipment?”
“Don’t worry.” Jeffry poured a glass of wine and slid it towards Hannah, suggesting, “Let’s talk business in a relaxed manner. There’s been a misunderstanding. My men can get a bit rowdy, what with all the work we handle annually.”
Jeffry smiled nonchalantly at Hannah. She didn’t know how many times he had said like that, and he said fluently and without unnecessary hesitations, “Since you’re new here, Miss Moore, I’ll certainly do you a favor. But…” His tone shifted as he focused intently on Hannah. “The old rules still apply.”