Jalen, feeling a lump in his throat, remembered Hannah’s decisive actions at home.

Seeing her involved in dangerous affairs abroad felt even more daunting.

Jalen urgently explained, “I didn’t mean to keep it from you, Hannah.

Please, hear me out! This art exhibition, this ship… there’s more to them than meets the eye! I met Remington Lyons by chance… We were kidnapped and threatened.

I had no choice but to play along!”

Hannah put down her drink and looked at him curiously, “Oh, really?”

“Yes!” Jalen responded quickly.

“I’m not lying.

He spoke more softly and moved closer to Hannah.

“I organized an art show in Newfort.

It was quiet at first, but I didn’t give up.

Then, I had a few more shows, and gradually, more people started showing up.

Something felt off.

started selling for crazy high prices all of a

was confused, and

Jalen lowered his head.

to jack up my painting prices

you could be in trouble too? You could end up

his head down, “That’s what I

want you to

be on

pause, Hannah asked, “So, what’s

“I don’t know, Hannah.

been great with people or handling stuff like

usually so composed, showing

couldn’t stay mad at

him a reassuring pat on

I’ll figure this out.

Jalen paused

looked worried as he grabbed

put yourself

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