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?

the target of his

well-dressed woman hurried out anxiously, bending down

urgently, “Peterson, are

slowly and pointed accusingly at the woman

lowly peasants don’t belong here with us! Take your

audacity faltered as Hannah stepped into

collapsed under the weight of recognition; he was

incident still haunted him, causing a tremor in

as he locked eyes with Hannah, he withdrew his hand and

gaze remained cool as she addressed the man with a slight smile, “It seems

your wrist

man turned abruptly and retreated into

to provoke the woman

attention to Peterson, who was being helped up

looked at her

“Thank you, Miss.

Hannah nodded in acknowledgment.

“Let’s go inside.

“No, thank you.

step back, holding

another place

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