"A small consideration," Vane said softly. "When you write this story—and you will write it—you will leave my name out of it. And, in the future, when I call upon you for a favor... you will answer."
Possible plot elements: Maybe a key event in Chapter 11 is the beginning of a downfall for Dakota, or a moment where she realizes the corruption is worse than she thought. There could be a pivotal interaction with a mentor or a rival that accelerates her moral compromise. the corruption of dakota burns chapter one 11 full
From that moment on, Dakota's actions became increasingly erratic. He started to prioritize his own interests over the needs of the town. He made decisions that benefited himself and his cronies, while ignoring the concerns of his constituents. "A small consideration," Vane said softly