This remark Left Malvina infuriated.

“Do you realize who supports me? How dare you address me in such a manner!”

“Who exactly is behind you?” Maloney asked, his interest barely piqued.

“Is it the Lyons family you boasted about earlier, or perhaps you’re claiming to be the lost heir of the Compton family?”

Malvina retorted with a huff, “Good, at least you’re aware.

Don’t assume that the Pierce family’s international clout extends here! You’ve just made an enemy of the Compton family.

I’ll make sure my father hears about this, and trust me, the Pierces will regret crossing us!”

Her bravado was almost comedic, and Maloney could barely contain his laughter.

He now understood why Hannah didn’t lift a finger in exposing her.

With something this amusing, there was no sense in spoiling the fun out of exposing her.

Buoyed by Malvina’s declaration, Tyshawn wore a self-satisfied smirk.

“Oh, really?” Maloney questioned with a raised eyebrow.

“Our family has long-standing ties with the Comptons.

When exactly did they acquire a daughter Like you?”

of doubt crossed Tyshawn’s face as he observed the

confidence wavered momentarily, and there was

‘s BunnyBookery

quickly masked her panic with bravado, convinced Maloney

retorted, “I wasn’t aware my father had any connections with the

quieted the room, even Tyshawn who was not the sharpest tool

countered, “Malvina, shouldn’t

wavered visibly as she hastily

meant to say was that… I’ve only recently reconnected with

yet had the chance to meet anyone from

with the Lyons family; they’ve taken me in as a goddaughter, which is how I came

ever gullible,

faced Maloney and

“Mr.

her fault that

That’s on you.

could respond, Hannah subtly pressed his wrist under the table, signaling

on the matter

need not delve into the intricacies of

statement, Tyshawn

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