Chapter 881

Isaac hadn’t expected to bump into Hana at the local dive bar.

“Hana, what’s up?” he inquired, a hint of surprise laced within his casual tone.

Their acquaintance wasn’t quite at the level where cross-country greetings were

necessary.

Hana, feeling the subtle brush-off, found her desire to win him over intensifying.

After all, who doesn’t relish the sight of an aloof man succumbing to tender charms? Especially one as impressive as him?

“Mr. Salter,” Hana began, with a strategic touch of concern, “I heard Ms. Dustin was hospitalized. Is she feeling better now?”

She wasn’t naive; she knew Isaac cared about Brittany and was attempting to use this as an icebreaker.

But if there was one thing Isaac detested, it was undue prying into his and Brittany’s life.

“Hana,” Isaac said, his brow furrowing, “my personal matters aren’t really something I need to discuss with you.”

His usual cool demeanor faltered, and his expression towards Hana turned sour.

an adult and certainly no fool, he could sense Hana’s repeated advances and their underlying intent, though he had to tread

are both in good health; thank you

we chatting about?” Wesley chimed in, returning from a phone call and raising an eyebrow

“Let’s go.”

Isaac strode off.

at Hana before following

Zac?” Wesley, seasoned in the ways

to Mr. Salter.” Hana bit her lip, her

facade. “A word of advice, whether you’re smitten or not, best keep your distance. Otherwise, it won’t end well for you or your family.”

eyes, Hana’s family was inconsequential. If Isaac wanted to, dealing with her family would be a

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with embarrassment, and she stormed

a tune, pushed open the door to their private room and teased,

on the wagon, ordered a juice and took a sip. At Wesley’s comment, he glanced

some business with

that Hana’s ex was a distant relative of his. The two had been

in gossip, steered the conversation back to

more than an hour, he glanced at his watch and excused himself, “It’s

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