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”

ahead, Amelie’s eyes gleamed with icy

of tricks up my sleeve to keep

to my plan, and you’ll be the pride of the Compton clan and

nodded meekly,

as

neighboring car, after they’d driven a good

you fetching me? Everybody from the Compton crew saw

the

can’t spill the

Hannah a

“It’s a surprise.

when we

Confusion clouded Hannah’s face as

throwing their party

Please, no drama.

While driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring

let any trouble find

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