Winston’s expression turned to disbelief as he furrowed his brow, scanning the list of guests until he came across Bryson’s name.


    “What’s the reason behind inviting Mr.


    Mitchell?”


    Hannah turned to Maloney, who was smiling.


    Narrowing her gaze, she interrogated, “Do you know the inside story of this matter?”


    With an outstretched hand, Maloney requested, “Hand me my phone, please.


    ”


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    Once Hannah handed him the phone, Maloney swiftly browsed, located a news article, and passed the phone back to Hannah.


    It was a local news article titled: Mitchell Family Team up with Lyons Group and ept a five-billion-dor Investment.


    As Hannah read the news, a sneer formed on her face.


    Those people reverted to their reckless ways once Bryson left the country.


    “While it’s normal for the Lyons Group to coborate with business partners, choosing Mr.


    Mitchell out of manypetent ones seems odd.


    ”


    Maloney fixed his gaze on Hannah.


    “Do you suspect there’s a conspiracy behind it?”


    Hannah snapped out of her scattered thoughts and returned the phone to him.


    Smiling cynically, she locked eyes with him.


    “Mr.


    Pierce, there’s no need to test me with that question.


    I’m in the dark about it.


    You two shared an intimate conversation this morning.


    Surely, you must know more than I do.


    Am I right?”


    Maloney was momentarily tongue-tied, chuckling helplessly.


    “You two are birds of a feather, indeed.


    ”


    Hannah chuckled.


    “Thank you, Mr.


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    I’ll take that as apliment.


    ”


    After breakfast, Hannah allowed Winston to drive Maloney home.


    Polite but firm, Maloney declined, “Thank you for your kindness, Miss Moore, but no need.


    My driver is waiting outside.


    I’ll see you around.


    ”


    After seeing him off, Hannah received news from the organization’s base.


    “They want me to return to the base?” She turned to the man who delivered the message.


    “What’s happening?”


    “Some new members have joined the organization.


    The team leader has requested that you assess them, Miss Moore.


    ”


    Standing nearby, Winston grasped the situation.


    He checked his phone and exined, “New recruits are hired around this time each year.


    The best and most qualified will remain.


    ”


    “Alright.


    Let’s go and check them out.


    ”


    When they arrived at the base entrance, they observed two trucks with fresh recruits alighting one after another.


    Hannah briefly nced at them, noting that most were young adults.


    Without much thought, she followed the man into the building.