Page 11 of Dirty Dylan: Dirty Dusters

Padraig:While that’s very kind of you, I’m not sure we have the time for that, plus, as I’ve said, Da won’t use an unknown.

Padraig:Jaine?

Padraig:Jaine! Have I upset you?

Padraig:Listen, I’m not trying to back you into a corner.

Jaine:Aren’t you? Because from where I’m standing that’s precisely what you are doing, Dylan. And what your big brother is doing. Who knew you two were so alike? Anyway, I’m not upset. I’m just thinking it all through in my head and trying to reach a decision.

Padraig:And what have you decided?

Jaine:I haven’t decided anything because the way I see it, I have no goddamn choice, do I?

Padraig:You’ll be handsomely rewarded.

Jaine:What is it with you O’Connells and money? I’ve already explained to your manipulative asshole of a brother that I don’t need the money. My services will be given freely.

Padraig:Does that mean you’ll do it?”

Jaine:Yes. To repay yet another owing that Eoin has fabricated in that big fat head of his. I’m also doing it for you, Dyl. I don’t want you to be worried. But for the record, this is strictly a one-off. Next time, you can use Molly.

Padraig:What about the alliance with La eMe?

Jaine:A two-off then.

Padraig:So, you’ve heard about her? Molly?

Jaine:Yes. Jessie mentioned Eoin’s to be entered into an arranged marriage with her if she ticks all your mobster boxes.

Padraig:How do you feel about it?

Jaine:I don’t feel anything about it. Maybe if big brother Eoin is busy with his new legal eagle fiancée, he’ll stop pestering me for attention.

Padraig:LOL. So, I’m okay letting the family know you’ve agreed to help us out?

Jaine:Yes.

CHAPTERSIX

JESSIE

Jessie’s Apartment, Hudson Yards, New York

Bailey:Dress shopping?

Jessie:The TV show lied. You’ll never say yes. Not to any dress.

Bailey:I haven’t tried on that many.

Jessie:Liar.

Bailey:I never lie.

Jessie:Oh, really? That right there’s a lie, Bee.

Bailey:Touché.

Jessie:What you did was almost a career-changing moment for me. And not a positive one. I scored the perfect opportunity, and you almost blew it.

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