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.

not interested in

he spoke,

away, and

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feeling that you’re looking at me

“That’s correct.

relieved that you see him for the liar that

Maloney echoed, his

been listening, covered her mouth

was hushed yet audible to

always boasted about his

swindled money

before and became more

he started a

and just misleads you young folks

really just fueled by

to Hannah

met his gaze

“Lydia is right.

It’s true.

Stay out of it.

they scared of the consequences for engaging in such

that? They

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