“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, surrounded by

wouldn’t want anything to happen to her,

“But…”

paused, his voice tinged with

we’re in for some serious

a quick peek at her

not messing with

She’ll never know.

messages and tell us what they

really that simple,”

replied, “I’ll see

works out, I’ll give you

Maloney held up his phone to Bryson, declaring,

who was focused on driving,

later, they reached the Mitchell family estate in

had led to an urgent call

they exited the car, the

you’re back,” he

responded, his

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