Editing Joey Hunt (section)

==== The Kortz Center Meeting ====
A few days after Giuseppe Marcano’s visit, Arthur contacted Alexa Morrison and requested a meeting at the Kortz Center. Unbeknownst to her, Arthur also brought Joey along.

Joey’s presence was unannounced and immediately unsettled Alexa. She confronted Arthur over bringing an unknown third party into what was meant to be a private discussion. Arthur explained that Tyler had been killed by the Hellraisers and that he needed her assistance to dismantle their leadership. He disclosed only limited details about the Union Depository heist, enough to establish credibility but not enough to expose Joey’s role fully.

Alexa revealed she maintained a non‑aggression pact with the Hellraisers and was reluctant to violate it. Joey intervened briefly, reminding her of Arthur’s financial value and the leverage he now represented. After careful consideration, Alexa agreed to assist—on the condition that she remained cautious of Joey and his intentions.

Arthur then informed her of Giuseppe Marcano’s proposal and of Billy’s return from retirement. Alexa, aware that she would eventually require strong partners for her own long‑term plans, agreed in principle to the formation of a new alliance, but only after the Hellraisers were neutralized. The following morning, Arthur, Alexa, Billy, and Joey met again in Alexa’s office at Maze Bank Tower. The first matter was operational: the elimination of Aiden, the de facto leader of the Hellraisers. Arthur insisted on carrying out the act himself.

The second discussion concerned the structure of the new alliance. Billy demanded trust and personal loyalty. Alexa demanded an end to scheming and internal betrayal. All present agreed. After the meeting, Alexa requested a private conversation with Joey. She questioned his background and motives directly. His answers were deliberately vague, particularly regarding his claimed service with the Navy SEALs. Alexa remained unconvinced, but allowed him to leave without interference. In the days that followed, Alexa and Arthur quietly finalized the plan to trap and eliminate the Hellraiser leadership.

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