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 wheat when

and you’re the one

scoffed, “So, you’re

said calmly, “Aren’t we just using each

be

the test without

don’t need

Wallace didn’t argue.

but someone in the organization

about following

“Tomorrow’s the

tough, but

sure

I’m not worried.

sipping his coffee, said slowly,

valuable assistant completely if Miss Moore

as she

He knew too much!

“No need for

a loose

help me run the

Maloney grinned.

“Mr.

that’s a clever

want me to

“Mr.

you’re the talk

important respects you,” Wallace said with a

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