[Far be it for Phibrizzo to be too helpful, but he does like Ella as much as he's capable of liking others and there is a certain logical point that should be made.]

You know, miss, it's not really worth blackmailing Ella over if she just made a public announcement over her NV. Miss Hattie will find out that she's here soon enough without your help so it would be pointless for Ella to pay you to stay quiet.