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    Im not going to hold you responsible for the mishap with the mission.


    Despite his outward calm, Hale had violently reacted to the missions failure earlier by blinding eight of his own men.


    Lindsay snapped, her voice tinged with defiance, me your own damn crew for screwing up.


    Theyre a bunch of ipetent idiots! She continued, her frustration apparent, Im only interested in oues, not excuses.


    Youve slipped up this time.


    So, whats your next move against Harlee? Hale simply shook his head, prompting a sharp query from Lindsay.


    What are you saying? Are you backing out of our arrangement against Harlee? Although Lindsay spoke with force, her underlying anxiety was palpable.


    Hale fixed a significant gaze on her.


    No, Ill continue to support you.


    However, theres a price.


    Youll have to do some time first! At Hales demand that she spend time behind bars, Lindsays response was immediate and defiant.


    No way.


    Dont even think about pinning this on me! Im not going to jail for you.


    Hale never negotiated, especially not when incarceration was on the line.


    Oh? He calmly drew a dagger from the waist, his fingers tracing the edge before pressing it to Lindsays throat with an icy smirk.


    In my world, only the dead can afford to disobey me.


    Lindsay froze, terror rendering her speechless.


    When her voice returned, it quivered.


    gα?ησν????????s, your source for inspiration What… What do you want from me? Having seen the ruthless ck-d enforcers in action, Lindsay had no doubts about Hales capacity for violenceor worse.


    Hale withdrew the de with an air of indifference, leaving her question unanswered.


    Instead, his tone shifted to business.


    If my resources prove correct, Miss Sanderson will see to it that youre locked away in less than two days.


    At that point, our arrangement will end.


    But, if you do what I ask… His expression softened into a calcted smile.


    I can ensure your safety and extend our partnership.


    Why would I believe you? With the de no longer threatening her, Lindsays defiance resurfaced.


    Even your so-called perfect n failed.


    How can I believe you can deal with Harlee for me? The memory of that chaotic gunfight was still raw in Lindsays mind.


    If Hales men, with all their strength and numbers, couldnt handle Harlee, how on earth could he? And then there were the peculiar changes in her body, unexined, but undeniably linked to the forum founder.


    Even though she hadnt consumed anything here willingly, her instincts screamed that Hale was involved.


    This time, Lindsay decided on a different approach.


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