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sleep at night?ā€ He laughed nervously. ā€œAsking for a friend.ā€

The poor bastard. He must have a feeling heā€™d struggle on that front. To be fair, he had seen some horrific shit, and it was likely fucking with his mind. Sheā€™d been there, where sheā€™d seen it all over again later on, playing out inside her head even while she was awake.

ā€œYou learn to compartmentalise.ā€ She wasnā€™t about to tell him the monster inside her enjoyed it to a certain degree, that part of her looked forward to hurting people. That was for her and her alone to know, or maybe Mam. ā€œItā€™s what was handed down to me, a legacy if you like. The murder, the torture, the running of the patch, doing things people should never do, but I promised my dad I would, so there you go. Like you, I donā€™t break promises if I can help it. Listen, I wonā€™t ask you to do owt like this again if you donā€™t want me to, if youā€™re uncomfortable with it. You were originally meant to be my grass, werenā€™t you, itā€™s just that things happened, escalated.ā€

ā€œHmm, I get it, no worries on that score. And Iā€™ll get used to it if you have plans for me. Like, if you need me for owt else thatā€™s nasty.ā€

Had he said that because he thought he had no choice, even though sheā€™d basically said he did? Didnā€™t he trust her?

ā€œIā€™m not going to make you do stuff, Jim, but if you want to do it to earn extra, I wonā€™t say no.ā€

He shifted from foot to foot. ā€œIā€™m not being rude butā€”ā€

ā€œPeople who start off saying that generally end up being rude, but go on.ā€ She braced herself for what he had to say. Sheā€™d hate to have to tell him off but would if the need arose.

He blushed, scratching at one of his angry pimples. ā€œItā€™s just thatā€¦ If I have to kill him, will I get paid more, like?ā€

Was that all he was worried about?

ā€œOf course you fucking will. What do you take me for, a skinflint boss? I give bonuses, unlike Lenny, to people who go the extra mile. If you have to shoot that cunt in there, youā€™ll get your due, donā€™t you worry about that.ā€

ā€œThanks. Sorry. For asking, I mean.ā€

She had sympathy for him, and Dadā€™s words came to mind. Sheā€™d repeat them to Jimmy so he knew she wasnā€™t upset. ā€œDonā€™t ever be sorry for getting whatā€™s owed to youā€”donā€™t work for free.ā€ She nudged him in the ribs to lighten things up. ā€œLook, people who sit back and get taken for granted never get farā€”and you, Jimmy Lews, deserve to go far. Youā€™re a good bloke, you stuck by my dad, and asking for payment for services rendered isnā€™t a bad thing. You do the work, you expect money, itā€™s as simple as that. Anyone who doesnā€™t want to pay you is a scumbag, and itā€™s a reflection on them, not you.ā€

He let out a rush of air, clearly relieved she hadnā€™t bitten his head off. ā€œHow much?ā€

Cassie smiled. ā€œSee? Youā€™re learning. Twenty grand.ā€

ā€œFuck me, thatā€™s what I would have asked for.ā€

ā€œThere you go then. Iā€™m a mind reader as well as a hard cow.ā€

He nudged her in return. ā€œYouā€™re all right, you are.ā€

ā€œI can be. On the other hand, you know full well how not all right I can be, so donā€™t get too comfortable.ā€ Her phone bleeped, and she placed her cup down, moving away from Jimmy to read it. She checked the screen.

Shit. She really didnā€™t need this.

Li Jun: I am worried about my brother. Zhang Wei went out and has not come home. His wife, she is fretting. What do I tell her?

Good old Li Jun. Despite probably knowing what had happened, he was still in her pocket. Cassie sighed. Hua, the wife, worked for Cassie, doing stints bagging the drugs sold at Li Junā€™s takeaway, the Jade Garden. Zhang Wei had distanced himself from the goings-on years ago by moving to the Moor estate and running The Golden Dragon. Hua was well aware of what went on in Cassieā€™s world, and sheā€™d keep her mouth shut if she knew Zhang Wei had ā€˜disappearedā€™, even if he was her husband, but in the meantime, she could cause a spot of bother if she wasnā€™t aware of things as they stood now.

Cassie: Tell her Iā€™ll visit her tomorrow sometime. Zhang caused problems. Heā€™s moved to China.

Li Jun would know exactly what that meant. It was the same cover story for where Jiang, Zhang Weiā€™s son, had gone. Heā€™d been killed by some scrote, a machete slice to the neck, and it had been hushed up so people didnā€™t ask questions about him no longer working at the Jadeā€”where a load of drugs sat in an unplugged fridge, baggies sold with the fried rice.

Li Jun: Oh no.

Cassie: Sorry, but you all know the deal. Iā€™ll get word out in The Life so people know where he is.

Li Jun: I am sorry it has come to this. I did not think my brother would escalate things.

Cassie: Well, he did, and thatā€™s the end of it.

Li Jun: Howā€¦?

Cassie: He was shot. It was quick. Now go and shut Hua up.

She slipped her phone in her pocket and continued drinking her coffee, her arse against a cupboard. ā€œSometimes, I could really do with being a normal person.ā€ The admission surprised her, and it was weird: because it was Jimmy, she didnā€™t want to take it back.

He gave her a sympathetic look. ā€œSorry youā€™re not.ā€

ā€œYeah, well, life has its own design for us. Weā€™re kidding ourselves if we think we can carve out our own destiny. Sway it, yes, but not completely direct it.ā€ That was a bit bleak, and too close to her

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