Conor snorted dismissively, “An adopted daughter can’tpare to a biological one.
”
A sly smile yed on Remington’s lips.
“I’ve heard Wace’s adopted daughter isn’t fond of Miss Moore.
Use this to our advantage.
I don’t want Miss Moore aligning with the Pierce family.
”
“You can count on me,” assured Conor.
On their way back, Hannah instructed the driver to stop near the Imperial Pce Hotel.
She stepped out of the car, addressing the person inside.
“I need to take care of something.
You can go ahead.
”
Maloney, lounging in the car, looked up at her with a yful smile.
“What’s this? Are you off to meet a lover?”
Hannah gave Maloney an unimpressed look.
“Don’t be so nosy.
”
“You’re breaking my heart! Not even a goodbye?” Maloney shook his head and let out a sigh.
Bang!
With a decisive m, Hannah shut the car door and strode into the Imperial Pce Hotel.
Maloney watched her leave as the smile faded from his lips.
“Time to go,” he muttered.
Inside the Imperial Pce Hotel, Hannah took the elevator.
Just as the doors were about to close, a hand shot in.
His firm hand pressed against the elevator’s edge, causing the doors to part slowly.
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A man donned in a peaked cap stepped in, positioning himself on the opposite side of the elevator.
Hannah, pausing her initial choice, pressed a different floor button.
The man mirrored her actions, deliberately selecting the floor below hers.Owned by N?velDrama.Org.
Sensing something amiss with the man, Hannah’s fists clenched tightly, her eyes watchful.
Ding!
The elevator reached the man’s destination.
Without hesitation, he exited.
As the doors began to close and the elevator resumed its journey, Hannah’s sense of unease persisted.
The doors opened again, revealing a corridor bathed in warm, yellow light.
The day’s events brought back memories, stirring a feeling of dread.
Hannah hesitated, suspecting that it was a trap.
She anticipated an ambush as soon as she stepped out.