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 bad

you’re the one

Hannah scoffed, “So, you’re using

using each other? Besides, we’re father

be a

can pass the test

need

Wallace didn’t argue.

you’re capable, but someone in the organization is

forget about

hinted, “Tomorrow’s

but he’s

sure

I’m not worried.

coffee, said

this valuable

up as she

He knew too much!

chuckled, “No need for

been a loose

you help

Maloney grinned.

“Mr.

a clever

want me to

“Mr.

you’re the

respects you,” Wallace said

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