Faustina was visibly irked.

She was choked by her words.

“What do you mean by that?”

“I meant it, word per word.

Hannah pointed at Maloney across from her.

“I barought Mr.

Pierce back home last night.

Are you blind? He’s right there in front of you! If you’re having vision issues, I’ll even foot the bill for an ophthalmologist.

“You!” Hannah’s retort made Faustina stomp angrily.

Joselyn sneered, “Don’t act so innocent! You know exactly who we’re talking about.

Mr.

Pierce wasn’t the only guy in your house last night.

The bodyguards and our entire organization practically scoured the banquet hall for the guy who fired the shots, but they came up empty-handed.

Interestingly enough, we got a tip that a man entered your villa last night.

Care to explain yourself?”

Hannah, leaning back, nonchalantly replied, “It’s funny you should mention that, Joselyn.

I spotted a man entering your place last night.

You should be the one we should be investigating here.

What’s your excuse?”

No one set foot in my

one who’s talking

huh? What, do you honestly think that everything you say

and continued,

plan last night, but did you really have to send your troops to stir up a ruckus in my house this

of panic crossed

are you blabbering about now? Ruined my plan? Quit making things

I?” Hannah

when I brought

was

keen

pull

the nonsense! Whatever that was, I had

was to

Pierce.

Not everyone

him to your

Give me a break!”

that you actually have a scheming

something fishy

you just had

I have let Miss Compton take me to her home if Hannah

set down his fork and knife,

failed

“I’m Hannah’s fiance.

deal if she brought me home? Or are you suggesting I need your blessing for

Joselyn looked flustered.

I didn’t mean it that way,

Pierce.

“Mr.

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