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.

crazy high prices

and then I

Jalen lowered his head.

painting prices for money laundering, to meet

said, “Jalen, do you realize you could be in

“That’s what I

you to

you’d be on this ship

asked, “So, what’s your

“I don’t know, Hannah.

stuff like this,” Jalen admitted, looking up

saw Jalen, usually so composed, showing such

stay

pat on the shoulder

I’ll figure this out.

Jalen paused for a

looked worried as he grabbed Hannah’s arm, exclaiming,

can’t put yourself

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