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”

fast sports car ahead, Amelie’s eyes gleamed with icy

up my sleeve to

and you’ll be the pride of the Compton

meekly, her

do as

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

fetching me? Everybody from the Compton

gripped the steering wheel,

the

Hannah a knowing

“It’s a surprise.

when

Confusion clouded

are throwing their party

Please, no drama.

trouble?” While driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring glance and

let any trouble find

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