Amid curious stares, Hannah settled into Maloney’s car.

Thunk!

She slid into the seat and shut the door.

Joselyn, her Lips pressed together, looked a tad uneasy.

Beside her, Amelie caught Hannah’s departure and quipped, “Well, isn’t that something? Maloney’s playing chauffeur for her!”

Glancing at Joselyn, Amelie sneered, “Are you clueless? Didn’t I warn you? Seems like it went in one ear and out the other!”

Joselyn quickly assured, “Mother, I get it… I won’t go against you.

She stole a glance at Wallace, who seemed oblivious to their conversation.

Then, in a hushed tone, Joselyn murmured, “It’s a shame.

Maloney’s the sharpest tool in the Pierce shed.

Doubt they’ll let him slip away that easy.

“Humph I”

the fast sports car ahead, Amelie’s

my sleeve to keep Maloney

and you’ll be the pride of the Compton clan and the

nodded meekly,

do as you

they’d driven a good distance, Hannah glanced at Maloney,

deal with you fetching me? Everybody from the Compton

gripped the steering

the

shot Hannah

“It’s a surprise.

when

a mystery?” Confusion clouded Hannah’s face as she glanced at

are throwing their party

Please, no drama.

While driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring

any trouble find its way

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