“Boss, I need to answer this,” he told Hannah, pausing in the garden to take the call.

“Mr.

Pierce, what’s up?”

“I need a favor.

Maloney’s voice came from the other end.

As Dotson listened, his brow furrowed and his eyes looked distantly ahead.

Hannah, having switched her shoes, walked into the living room and soon was out of sight.

After a moment, Dotson responded, “I can’t be involved in this.

Maloney seemed to expect such a reply and continued speaking.

As he listened, Dotson’s face went through a range of emotions before he fell silent.

Sensing an opportunity, Maloney pressed on, “It’s for your boss.

in danger,

anything to

“But…”

his voice

boss finds out, we’re in for

just a quick

messing

She’ll never know.

and

really that simple,”

brief pause, Dotson replied, “I’ll see what I

out, I’ll give you a

up his phone to

was focused on driving,

the Mitchell family estate

recent turmoil in Palmetan had led to an urgent call from

they exited the car, the butler greeted them

Bryson, you’re back,”

responded, his tone

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