Anders lifted his head, his expression layered with conflicting emotions.

"Because I'm done being someone else's pawn," he admitted.

Then, he laid everything out. He explained the Quinton family's plans, how they had exploited the Moseys, and the situation in which he was trapped.

When he finished, he said, "Mr. Rhys, I know you have no reason to trust me. But please give me a chance. I can provide information on the Quinton family. When the time comes, I can turn against them. All I ask is