But Hannah remained standing, her eyes icy, not showing any interest in engaging with Wallace.

Maloney, passing by Hannah, settled down and prepared a cup of coffee for Wallace.

“I wouldn’t have recognized her as someone I knew if I hadn’t seen her today.

“Oh, really?” Wallace perked up with interest.

“You two know each other?”

“It’s an old story.

I mentioned to Miss Moore that it must be fate, Maloney replied, a warm smile replacing his usual cold demeanor.

Wallace, his gaze intense, turned to Hannah.

“The assessment was just a front.

To lead the Compton family in Caditown, it’s not enough to just pass a test.

The Compton family’s unique position in Caditown attracts a lot of attention.

Remington isn’t stupid.

He knows I wouldn’t let you take over the Compton family just because you’re my daughter.

Hannah’s brow furrowed.

“Let’s cut to the chase.

If the assessment was unnecessary, why go through all the trouble?”

Wallace’s smile widened.

out

people have infiltrated our organization, and you’re the one who can clean

scoffed, “So, you’re using

just using each other? Besides, we’re

be

can pass the test without

don’t need to

Wallace didn’t argue.

the

about following

then hinted, “Tomorrow’s the final

tough, but he’s secretly on

make sure

I’m not worried.

coffee, said

valuable assistant

eyebrows shot up as

He knew too much!

“No

loose cannon

about you help me

Maloney grinned.

“Mr.

that’s a

you want me to work

“Mr.

the talk of

Wallace said with

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