“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

anything to happen to

“But…”

paused, his voice tinged

out, we’re in

quick peek at her

not messing

She’ll never know.

the messages and tell us what

that

Dotson replied, “I’ll see what

works out, I’ll give you

passenger seat, Maloney held up his

was focused on

hours later, they reached the Mitchell family estate

but recent turmoil in Palmetan had led to an urgent call from their butler, imploring his

the car, the

you’re

Bryson responded, his tone

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