Hannah, however, did not inquire about their backgrounds.

To her, gangsters employed to capture others likely knew little of consequence.

“Send them to the police station.

Looking up, Hannah’s gaze fell on the hotel gate where Atticus still stood.

Catching her eye, he waved enthusiastically.

“By the way—” Hannah began, turning back to the bodyguards.

“Inform the police about the situation here and request their immediate presence to protect Atticus.

“Yes, Miss Moore.

Shall we escort you back to the Mitchell residence now?” one of the bodyguards asked.

“No, thanks,” Hannah declined.

“I need to speak with him.

You proceed with your duties.

The bodyguards hesitated to leave her unattended.

of us will send the captured men

for you here,” the leader of

“Mr.

should not be left alone, no

Hannah acquiesced, aware that

to waste and turned to enter the hotel

stepped inside, Atticus hurried over to

I saw two

Am I safe now?”

safe for the time being,” Hannah

likely

suggest you apply for police protection; otherwise, these people won’t give up easily and will keep

his hands

me? I own

they possibly gain from

her tone

to vent their frustrations, much

friend of mine faced a similar

hide, you’ll remain

of a wealthy young man, his days typically filled

himself bewildered by his sudden entanglement in such

by

“I lack combat skills.

be all too easy for them to

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