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.

a

It’s an order.

stay here even if

what you’re

on staying, you’ll have your ways to

family patriarch radiated from

bring you back,

herself drained of the will to argue

she gazed directly into

“Forget it.

I’ve had enough.

need to hold

I’ll go willingly.

those words, she rose and

Wallace’s voice

for the day

in touch with

word, Hannah walked out and shut

clicked shut did Wallace’s expression

at the photograph on the desk,

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