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 eyes

tricks up my sleeve

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

meekly, her

do as you

driven a good

you fetching me? Everybody from

the steering wheel,

spill the beans

Hannah a knowing

“It’s a surprise.

see when we

mystery?” Confusion clouded Hannah’s face

throwing their party

Please, no drama.

While driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring

let any trouble find its way to

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