Phoebe's POV
Now that the Ellis were in custody, our current hideout had become compromised.
During the ride back, Johnson kept his distance from me in a separate vehicle. Smart move, considering he'd been working with Harold all along.
When Harold's crew contacted Johnson, they'd made him an offer he couldn't refuse: extract the Ellis before I could eliminate them permanently, and he'd pocket two-thirds of the bounty.
Sure, Johnson and I had history, but Harold's proposal was too lucrative to pass up.
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The Ellis found themselves dragged into Harold's basement. The entire operation had been deliberately conspicuous—from their dramatic extraction to their equally theatrical return. Anyone with half a brain could see Harold's organization had claimed the Ellis.
Whatever fate awaited the couple now would be Harold's responsibility, not Phoebe's.
This move served as Phoebe's shield, deflecting attention from rival factions who might target her.
