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

confused, and then I

Jalen lowered his head.

painting prices for money laundering,

do you realize you could be in trouble too? You could end up in

head down, “That’s what I was afraid

to get

you’d be on this

a pause, Hannah asked,

“I don’t know, Hannah.

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

Jalen, usually so composed, showing

couldn’t stay mad

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

I’ll figure this out.

Jalen paused

he grabbed Hannah’s arm,

put

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