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 then

Jalen lowered his head.

wanted to jack up my painting prices for money laundering,

you

“That’s

want you to get dragged into

you’d be on

Hannah asked, “So, what’s your plan

“I don’t know, Hannah.

people or handling stuff like this,” Jalen admitted, looking up

so

couldn’t stay

a reassuring pat on the shoulder and said, “Don’t worry,

I’ll figure this out.

words, Jalen paused

looked worried as he grabbed

put yourself in

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