Hannah’s response was dismissive, with a light tone.

“As long as they’re only my enemies and not yours, I’m not concerned about Amelie coming after me.

Wallace’s voice turned grave.

“Nevertheless, you will return to Cadilind at the start of next month.

I’ve arranged with Maloney for you to go back early and stay stateside to handle some business before you consider returning here.

Hannah blinked in disbelief, her voice rising slightly.

“You can’t be serious.

Dad, are you suggesting I run and hide? That’s not happening.

Surprisingly, Wallace didn’t refute her.

“Just consider it a strategic retreat.

“I’m not going anywhere.

Not now.

isn’t a

It’s an order.

even if you refuse

what you’re capable

insist on staying, you’ll have your ways to

the family patriarch radiated

have ways to bring you back, even if

of the will

her beautiful eyes, she gazed directly into Wallace’s

“Forget it.

I’ve had enough.

need to hold

I’ll go willingly.

those words, she rose

Wallace’s voice drifted

for the day after

get in touch with

word, Hannah walked out and shut the door

clicked

the photograph on

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