Hannah touched her cheek, a sly smirk forming. “Oh? But you had no problem getting close to me for intel, risking your brother then.”
Alessandra blushed slightly, admitting, “Well, because I figured… even if it got out, you wouldn’t really come after him.”
The two faced off, Hannah breaking the silence casually. “Do I seem like a super generous type to you?”
“No! I know you’re a good person…”
“I’m certainly not a good person.”
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Cutting in, Hannah got straight to the point. “You’ve got one shot to expose the Chadwich family or face the Juarez family. Pick your poison.”
Not budging just because Alessandra was Winston’s kin, Hannah’s stare stayed chilly.
“Once the cops show up, you’ll be out of luck.”
Alessandra, kneeling, pondered before raising her head. “I’ll spill the truth. But, please, Miss Moore, grant me one favor!”
Hannah peered down. “Spit it out.”
“If I rat on Amelie, I’m as good as dead. Spare my brother, please! He’s helped you a ton!”
Hannah raised an eyebrow casually. “Your brother helps because he’s my dad’s guy, doing his job. It’s as simple as that.”
Alessandra paled at Hannah’s response; it seemed help wasn’t on the table.
“Miss Moore, my brother’s got your back! Don’t punish him for me!”
Then, with a curious look, Hannah tilted her head. “People are complicated, huh? If you hate your brother so much, wouldn’t life be easier without him?”
“No! I just… I just wanted payback, not his life!”
Hannah waved it off, not interested in hearing more. “As long as you keep your word, I’ll play along.”
Alessandra pushed herself up, wobbling a bit. “Alright, we have a deal!”
“Head out for now. When it’s time, you’ll get the signal; you know the drill.”
“Got it.”
Alessandra shuffled out, drained.
Bang!
As the door shut, Hannah sank into the sofa, relaxed.
Click.