doubt that will happen.

Maloney glanced around and commented, “I’ve been watching the island all day and haven’t noticed anything wrong.

“Weren’t you supposed to be here on business today? Where’s the other party?” Hannah inquired.

Lifting his chin, Maloney responded, “The chubby guy staggering in front of us.

Coen?

“Coen? What a coincidence!”

Hearing Hannah’s remark, Maloney turned to her with a puzzled expression and asked, “You know him?”

Unbeknownst to Maloney, he had been outside the cabin during Hannah’s earlier altercation with Coen and had missed their exchange.

Hannah had not mentioned it directly, but she warned, “If you’re thinking about doing business with him, it’s best to act as if you don’t know me.

“Forget it,” Maloney replied without emotion.

“I’ve looked into his products; they’re nothing like the wonders he claims to sell overseas.

Let those who want them have them.

in competing with those

spoke, Hannah’s

away, and remained

‘s BunnyBookery

squinted slightly, asking, “Why do I get the feeling that you’re looking

“That’s correct.

that you see him for the liar that

his

covered her mouth and leaned

hushed yet

boasted

swindled money from many

became more cautious after

started a briefcase

you young folks who

wealth is really just fueled by those born

to Hannah

met his gaze and nodded

“Lydia is right.

It’s true.

Stay out of it.

for engaging in such unethical

“People like that? They don’t

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