Deeper - Jia Lissa - Lawless Part 5 -05.10.2023- |link|

Victor chuckled. "Let's just say, if you can pull this off, you'll be set for a long time. Financially, that is."

"I'm always punctual," Jia replied, sliding into the booth across from him. "But let's get to the point. You called me here for a reason."

"The latter," Victor said, a hint of a smile on his face. "At least, initially. These players are not to be underestimated, but I believe you have a way of getting under people's skin without them even realizing it."

As she entered the dimly lit bar that served as a front for her meeting, the eyes of the patrons followed her. Jia was no stranger to attention, but tonight, she was on a mission. She spotted her contact, a man known only as Victor, in the corner.

Victor leaned in, his expression turning serious. "The situation has escalated. There are players coming into town who think they can muscle in on our territory. I need someone with your... particular set of skills to help mediate."

She had built a name for herself in this world, a world that operated on its own rules, where the law didn't apply, and survival depended on your wits and your fists. Or, in her case, her intelligence and her allure.

"I'll do it," she said finally, extending her hand.

"Jia," Victor said, his voice low and gravelly, as she approached. "You're right on time."