Hannah insisted with a tight smile.

“Mr.

Pierce, perhaps you should be more concerned about your own well-being.

A wry chuckle escaped Maloney’s lips.

“You possess Bryson’s sharp tongue, you know.

Hannah shot him a pointed glare.

“And perhaps I’ll use it against you someday, when you least expect it.

Their conversation carried them towards the door of the villa, their strides synchronized.

Just as they entered, a figure emerged, nearly colliding with them in the process.

Acting swiftly, Hannah pivoted to avoid impact, watching as the man stumbled awkwardly to the ground.

Recognition dawned as she realized who it was.

Peterson?

half-brother, often the target of

well-dressed woman hurried out anxiously, bending down to

“Peterson, are

respond, a figure emerged slowly and pointed accusingly at the woman

us! Take your mother and leave this place! Find somewhere

faltered as Hannah

the weight of

fingers from the garden incident still haunted

Hannah, he withdrew his hand and took a

remained cool as she addressed the man with a slight smile, “It seems you haven’t learned your

your wrist fully

wrist instinctively, the man turned

to provoke the

then turned her attention to Peterson,

looked at

“Thank you, Miss.

Hannah nodded in acknowledgment.

“Let’s go inside.

“No, thank you.

Dana took a step

find another

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