Page 59 of Dirty Dylan: Dirty Dusters

“I’m reliably informed that the likelihood is you’ve slept with them all. As I won’t be stooping so low to buildmyprofessional relationships and to furthermycareer, I thought I’d just ask you.”

I laugh dryly. “Reliably informed? By Roisin, I take it.”

Her lack of response is all the answer I need.

“Whether I’ve fucked them or not is irrelevant. I suggest you speak with the individuals concerned and introduce yourself. And make sure you do your homework first.”

“That’s why I’m calling you.”

Is she actually for real?

“Do your own research. It’s part of the job. Find out about these people. About these factions that form part of our life and this alliance. But, before you do any of that, I suggest you know exactly what the Dusters' expectations are. You’re representing them, after all.”

“I already know what Eoin wants.”

I think I’ve just been a little sick in my mouth.

“Good to know, but I’d focus more on what Fergal and Roisin want for their business as opposed to what Eoin wants in the bedroom.”

“Are you jealous?”

“Are you insane?”

“Stay away from him. And from Padraig.”

“Are The Hudson Dusters threatening me?”

“It’s a warning I’m allowed to pass on with Roisin’s blessing. We’re aware you’re coming back to New York. She wants you to keep away from her sons.”

“Do you want to add the ‘or else’ or shall I?”

“You can add it if you like. You heard what I said. Stop sniffing around Eoin.”

I laugh out loud at the audacity of this girl. “I’m married with one child and another on the way.”

“Stay. Away.”

“Or what, Molly?”

“I’m told the O’Connells have access to the infamous sniper. The Exterminator.”

“You know him?”

“I spoke to him this morning.”

“Oh, you did, did you? And what did the marksman have to say for himself?”

“That he’s happy to consider working exclusively for the Dusters moving forward.”

“Exclusively. He said that did he? The Exterminator?”

“Yes.”

Well, the Dusters deserve everything that’s coming to them if they do make her ma.

Lies? In this life?

“Well, see, here’s the thing, Molly. And make sure you share this message with Roisin.

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