Without a word, Billy shot the henchman who'd lied about Teresa's situation. The man crumpled in a pool of blood."This is what happens to traitors," Billy said.His men were terrified, unable to breathe easily."Who else betrayed me? Step up, and I might spare you," he demanded."I did," said Tom Wilson, his trusted right-hand man, shaking.Billy was surprised, and Tom added, "Owen sent word, and I was gonna tell you. Then Alicia said you'd punish me if I ruined the party. Everyone knows you're sweet on her. I was scared."He went down on his knees and begged, "Boss, I messed up. Please forgive me."Billy's face twisted. He hadn't realized how others saw his obsession with Alicia.He aimed at Tom's head but didn't bear to shoot.Alicia chimed in, sobbing, "I just wanted Izzy's birthday to be perfect. I didn't mean for this to happen. If you want to kill someone, then kill me. It was all my fault."She burst into tears, grabbing Billy's gun and pointing it at herself.Billy
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