“We needed to catch Krew’s attention… he seemed more pleased than upset once we explained on the method of retrieving his funds,” she replied, her face deprived of her usual smile and ecstatic demeanor. “Once we established a partnership with him, we soon learned that we also became an unofficial enemy to the Underground… hence why we decided to avoid contact with you after the race.”
He could see it - Torn didn’t like him working for the crime boss, not that it mattered anymore. He could see how someone not affiliated with the Underground making contact with him would raise the soldier’s suspicion.
“Okay. And when Krew got his money back and decided he didn’t need you anymore? What was your plan for that?”
Not that he had any room to talk. The thought hadn’t even occurred to him.
