“Who you choose to be with is not my concern,” Byrum stated gravely.
“The Mitchell family, particularly Franco Mitchell, didn’t amass their wealth honorably. They’re all shrewd and scheming. Watch your back.”
“I understand, Grandpa.” Hannah lightly pressed her lips together.
“I’ve got it under control.”
After bidding farewell to Byrum and Jalen, Hannah headed to a nearby eatery, looking forward to a peaceful meal alone.
Just then, her phone buzzed.
“Hello, who is this?”
A voice responded, “Miss Moore, this is Alfredo Stevenson, a friend of Bryson’s Hannah identified Alfredo’s voice and sounded taken aback.
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“Mr. Stevenson, is something wrong?”
“Just a bit of news to share.
Alfredo hesitated before continuing, “Ruby Green took her own life while in custody.”
“What?” Shock coursed through Hannah.
“How did she…
“In the detention cell, there were sheets. During the dark of night, she twisted one into a rope and hanged herself from the cell door.”
It sounded like Alfredo was lighting a cigarette.
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“I shouldn’t really be disclosing this, but she used her own blood to write a message on the sheet that involves you. So, I thought it best to let you know.”
Collecting herself, Hannah finally said, “What did she write?”
“Our officers found that she wrote your name, saying you’re the next target.”
Alfredo quickly reassured her.
“But don’t worry. We’ve looked into her background overseas. Her connections are mostly with foreigners.
There doesn’t seem to be any other powerful influence.”
Hannah touched her forehead, feeling an unsettling sense that Ruby aimed to pull her into the chaos, even from beyond the grave.
When Hannah didn’t reply, Alfredo probed again, “You haven’t offended any dark forces, have you?”
Memories of Muvrand crossed her mind…