"What do you mean, blood donation?"


    Odie''s question lingered in the air, but before the nurse could respond, Sophie cut in. "You just stay put and heal up. I''ve got Colby''s crew keeping an eye on you outside. I''m not sure what''s happening at the casino, so I''m heading over to check it out." With that, Sophie made her way to the door, slipping past the nurse before she could stop her.


    Odie turned to the nurse, his voice cold, "What do you mean by blood donation?"


    The nurse met his eyes, feeling a shiver run down her spine. She stammered, "Well, the blood bank was running low, so..."


    "So what?"


    "So, Ms. Sophie donated some blood. She hasn''t had much rest yet..."


    "And she''s out and about without proper rest? Is she trying to stir up more trouble?"


    Seeing Odie attempt to rise, the nurse quickly pushed him back down, insisting, "You''re seriously injured and just had surgery. You can''t go anywhere!"


    Odie barely moved before pain shot through his wounds.


    The nurse firmly held him down, "You''re not going anywhere until you''ve healed."


    Odie''s gaze stayed glued to the door.


    But now, he was stuck in bed, unable to leave.


    Outside the casino.


    Sophie''s car rolled up to find The Mintons'' casino sealed tight.


    Colby''s men were standing guard.


    A bodyguard from the Costello family approached, saying, "Ma''am, the boss is inside and doesn''t want you going in. If you''re here, he suggests you rest a bit. He''ll be done soon." "Not letting me in?"


    Sophie asked, "Is he in there sorting someone out?"


    "Yes."


    "Alright, I''ll stay out."


    The Costello family bodyguard opened a car door for Sophie. She settled in, her eyes locked on the casino.


    Inside, it was chaos, the ce trashed, filled with pleas for mercy.


    Colby, looking a bit tired of it all, lounged in a chair.


    Someone walked in and informed Colby, "Sir, thedy has arrived."


    Colby''s eyes flickered briefly before he gestured for his men to step back.


    "Please, Colby! Spare us! We honestly didn''t know..."


    "We really had no idea what was happening! This isn''t on us!"


    The pleas continued, but Colby didn''t even


    trich. He picked up his handgun, aimed it, and pune?


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    "Clean this up, and don''t let her see any of it."


    "Yes, sir."


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    Colby turned, tucking the gun at his side, and exited the casino.


    Outside, the sun was warm. Sophie, waiting in the car, motioned with her eyes for Colby to hurry over.


    As expected, Colby picked up the pace.


    "Why do you look so pale?"


    Once inside the car, Colby frowned,


    Xophie''s hand and noticing its


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    "It''s nothing... just gave a bit of blood."


    "Just a bit?"


    Her pale face told a different story.


    Sophie exined, "Of course, just bit. Hospitals have strict rules for blood donations. Even if you wanted


    to donate more, you ove


    "No more reckless decisions, alright?"