Charlie held up three fingers and said, “I have three conditions.


    If you agree, I’ll divulge information about the Garza family.


    ”


    “No problem.


    I’ll agree to your terms as long as it’s within my power.


    ”


    Hearing her pledge, Charlie fixed his gaze on her with intensity.


    ”


    “First and foremost, you must ensure the safe rescue of my family.


    ”


    “Okay.


    ”


    “Secondly, I insist on retaining leadership of Lust.


    ”


    He was clearly ambitious.


    Observing him closely, Hannah asked, “Why do you still want to be the leader? By siding with me, you are painting a target on your back.


    Are you ready for that?”


    Charlie’s expression changed, a mixture of determination and apprehension flickering in his eyes.


    “You don’t understand.


    If I don’t protect my team, they will fall into the clutches of Madam.


    That’s not the fate I wish upon them.


    ”


    Hannah hadn’t expected his strong sense of camaraderie.


    With a nod, she affirmed, “Alright, I promise you.


    What about the third condition?”


    “I haven’t decided yet,” Charlie admitted, meeting her gaze squarely.


    “But you owe me a favor.


    ”


    “Very well.


    ”


    His words left Hannah feeling somewhat helpless.


    “I agree to all three conditions.


    Now, tell me what you know.


    ”


    Charlie shook his head.


    “Not yet.


    ”


    Growing impatient, Keith ran a hand through his hair and pointed at Charlie usingly.


    “Don’t push your luck! She has given you her word on everything.


    How dare you turn her down!”


    Charlie suddenly let out a series of coughs.


    He cleared his throat and said in a hoarse voice, “Please be patient.


    I will uphold my end of the bargain.


    Miss Moore, help me with the first two conditions, and then I will divulge what I know about the Garza family.


    ”


    He kept insisting on his terms, much to Keith’s irritation.


    “Charlie, do you really think you are indispensable? If I tell the boss what you have done over the years…”


    Charlie nced up at him defiantly, showing no signs of being intimidated by Keith’s threat.


    “That’s enough,” Hannah intervened.


    “I promise you.


    You will stay here to recover for the next few weeks.


    No one is allowed to enter except my people.


    ”Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    After saying that, she turned to herpanions and said, “Let’s go.


    ”


    When they exited the room, Charlie doubled over, clutching his chest as a fit of coughing wracked his body.