In My Desperate Time

I am taking my chances with her.
Hilda is pressuring hard. If I don't act now, Frances might be in danger.
If Linda believes me, we will share a common enemy.
She won't let Hilda off, right?
I can't tackle Hilda alone, so I need allies.
I wanted to team up with Terence and start again, but he died trying to save Hilda.
Now, I can only count on Linda.
I hope this is the right call.
"To be honest, I am surprised Hilda takes over Terence's gang."
Linda is having a hard time digesting the news.
I should give credit to Hilda for the good job in keeping it a secret.
Even her close friend in the United States, who is also a member of the underworld, doesn't know her true identity.
"So, it's not strange she can pull off a few things. Hilda has taken so much from me, including the man I love the most, so I hate
her. Jack was innocent and died at her hands. I don't know if you hate her even more than me. We have to destroy everything
she has to take her down for good."
I continue to fan the flames of hatred in her, so that she will want Hilda dead as much as I do.
"Our gang is working with Hilda's gang in some way. I even have men over there. Therefore, I think this might not be hard for
me."
Linda's words rekindle my hope.
Am I going to destroy Hilda for real?
I don't dare to paint the future too rosy, because I'm afraid I will be disappointed again.

I am still worried.
What if Linda lies about believing me and tells Hilda my plan?
Then I might just make it worse.
I look at Linda and regret acting too rashly.
Linda is perceptive and knows what I am thinking.
"Don't worry. I won't tell Hilda about this conversation. From today onwards, she is my enemy."
The determination in her eyes convinces me.
Or rather, I have to trust her.
After all, I have told her everything.
I have no choice but to take her word for it.
I bite my lip and ask her in a whisper, "Then, Jack's murder..."
"I believe you did not do it, but I will not cancel the lawsuit. Otherwise, Hilda will be suspicious. You can have your lawyer argue
that it was unjustifiable self-defense. Jack's body has been cremated. I'll get the police to say Jack had a heart attack. That way,
his cause of death will be that. You will be guilty of disposing of his body. If you make your case and have a good attitude, you
will be repatriated. Then you should be given a probation of about two years. It won't affect you at all."
I am shocked by her thoughtful plan.
"How do you know so well?"
"I used to be a lawyer, but now I'm the leader of a gang. Isn't it hilarious? However, because of my experience in the job, I know
how to avoid crossing the line. But Hilda is different. I know that her gang has been taking risks doing the most dangerous things
for money, and that makes it easier for us to get her."