“Really?” Charlie lifted her eyebrows, a subtle smile playing in her eyes and asked, “If Miss Moore is so understanding, why did you allow my girls to leave last time?”
“Because it’s a disguised replacement of the concept.” Hannah emphasized each word. “We get to choose how we reach our goals, but we can’t force others to help us. It’s disappointing to see you force these young girls into a tough situation with rewards and punishments.”
Charlie’s expression darkened. “The branch provided them with good food and drink and raised them up. That’s the price they must pay!”
“Ha ha.”
Hannah offered a forced smile and asked, “Then why did the branch provide them with good food and drink? Is it an act of charity? Don’t portray your actions as saving the world. You’re just wearing an angel’s cloak. Who can say what your true nature is?”
Her voice was cold, the words, cutting through the air, making the atmosphere colder. “You’re a true demon dragging people into hell. Do you really think you are the redeemer?”
“What? What did you just say to me?”
The smirk on Charlie’s face faded away, replaced with a look of indignant disdain. She then pointed the edge of her fan at Hannah, eyes flashing with rage.
Only then did Hannah notice the countless tiny blades on the edge of Charlie’s fan; a simple flick of her wrist, and Charlie could end someone’s life.
Before Hannah could react, Winston and the others beside her immediately sprang into action and surrounded her protectively.
“Charlie! I dare you to lay a finger on her!” Winston roared.
He didn’t pull out his gun, but his body tensed up, poised to strike.
“Don’t forget that you’re on Compton family territory. How dare you threaten the daughter of the Compton family here? You have a death wish!”
“No need to threaten me here, Winston. We both work for the Compton family. I’m sure the boss can tell who’s loyal from who has evil intentions.”
Charlie sneered at Hannah behind the crowd of bodyguards, saying, “Miss Moore, you’re the one who said those hifalutin words. Do you think you’re the Savior? Do you really think you saved those girls’ lives by rescuing them? If so, you’re too naive.”
Hannah raised her hand, signaling for the others to step backward.
“I only wanted to rescue those vulnerable and powerless girls from being sent to Blackeye. Otherwise, to each their own and I coe know that it’s not my destiny to be the Savior. However.
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Hannah’s voice trailed off, a smile tugging at her lips as she locked eyes with Charlie. “Since you went out of your way to make trouble for me, I don’t mind being honest with you. Charlie, I can save whoever I want to save. If you dare to go against me, I don’t give a damn.”
She paused to let that sink in before continuing, “However, you’d better think twice before going against me. I won’t be the first to strike, so if you do want to make trouble, you’d better be well prepared. I’ll destroy your branch and its headquarters in the blink of an eye if you dare to lay a finger on any of my men.”
Hannah’s voice was calm and didn’t sound threatening, as though she was giving Charlie a kind reminder. But her words sent a message as clear as day, causing the latter’s expression to darken.
“Jesus Christ! You have the guts to threaten me?”
If Charlie dared to stir up trouble, Hannah wasn’t scared. After all, it wouldn’t be her first time to ruin an organization or part of it, and she didn’t mind doing it again.
“Me? Threaten you? You’re the one who threatened me first.” Hannah beamed at her lightheartedly. “It’s only natural that I responded in kind, right?”
No one could win against Hannah when it came to debating. So far, Charlie had only dared to threaten Hannah, but she didn’t have the guts to lay a finger on the latter.