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

got plenty of tricks up my sleeve to keep Maloney from inheriting

be the pride of the Compton clan

meekly,

do as you say,

driven a good distance,

with you fetching me? Everybody

gripped the steering wheel,

spill the beans

shot Hannah a

“It’s a surprise.

see when

to be a mystery?” Confusion clouded

Lyons are throwing

Please, no drama.

While driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring glance

trouble

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