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 suggestion,

It’s an order.

here even if

know what you’re

you truly insist on staying, you’ll

the family patriarch radiated from

ways to bring you back, even if I must

found herself drained of the will

she gazed directly into

“Forget it.

I’ve had enough.

to

I’ll go willingly.

words, she rose and turned towards the

Wallace’s

flight’s booked for

in

walked out and shut the door behind

after the door clicked

the photograph on the desk,

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