Hannah flexed her fingers, a subtle sign of her readiness to leave.

“Can I get out of the car now?”

Bryson noticed her continued frustration and hesitated to release her.

“Are you still angry?”

“No.

” Hannah sighed, rubbing her forehead.

“I’m just really tired today.

Sensing the need to lighten the atmosphere, Bryson slowly withdrew his hand, attempting to bridge the gap between them.

“Will you be attending the evening dress party?”

Two days loomed until the grand evening dress party—a soiree where alliances were forged and deals sealed.

Among the guests were Maloney’s two potential business partners, each with their own agenda.

her reluctance, Hannah knew attendance was

would gift-wrap the project for the Garza dynasty, a

resigned nod, she

“Yes, I’ll be there.

exited the car and slammed the door shut, the sound

bent over to peek at Bryson and waved

the ride,

Mitchell.

No need to wait.

I won’t keep you.

a backward glance, Hannah marched towards the hotel entrance, determination in her

retreating figure, a sense of unease settled

phone jolted with an incoming call

“Grace,” he answered.

shaky voice

Bryson’s brow furrowed.

“Slow down.

What’s happened?”

“It’s not me.

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