The moment Bryson stepped into the room, his phone began to ring.

Answering it, his face remained unchanged as he listened to Caleb.

“I know,” he responded, his eyebrows arching ever so slightly.

After ending the call, Bryson noticed Hannah seated on the sofa, her gaze fixed on him.

She had clearly caught the fleeting change in his expression.

“Was the man in the hat following me when I arrived?” she inquired.

“Yes,” Bryson admitted without evasion.

“I had Caleb stop him.

I didn’t want him causing you trouble.

Setting his phone aside, Bryson’s eyes held a depth of seriousness, his voice tinged with coldness.

“He’s dead.

He was poisoned before his arrival.

His intentions weren’t just to follow you.

Hannah, visibly disturbed, leaned back against the sofa, massaging her forehead with her fingertips.

“I think I’d like to return home.

may encounter back home seem trivial

to sit beside

today, asking about

Group is facing attacks from the Garza family and other

local phone

Concern creased Hannah’s brow.

coping? Can

and Yosef are assisting

should be stable

but I covered for you,” Bryson explained

pursed,

moment, she turned to

directly? You’re not one to

“Edwin is your cousin.

truth would only add to his worries, both

to

and continued,

I’ll arrange protection.

abroad wouldn’t dare cause

eyes narrowed as she looked at

“I spoke in haste.

can’t return home

the Compton family’s

crucial I acknowledge Wallace

planning a banquet to formally recognize

extend beyond

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