Remington moved closer with measured steps.


    As the gap between them narrowed, Hannah felt the air grow heavier.


    “So, if I’m so clued in, what should I do about it, in your opinion?”


    Hannah met his gaze coolly and offered a sly blink.


    “Doing nothing wouldn’t be out of character.


    After all, I chose to work with you, knowing full well you’d stop at nothing to get what you want.


    Why would you spare a thought for those who don’t matter to your ns?”


    At her words, Remington couldn’t suppress a chuckle.


    “Is that considered apliment where youe from?”


    With a yful tilt of her head and a beaming smile, Hannah retorted, “Could be, couldn’t it?”


    “Actually…”


    Remington paused, his hand reaching up to lightly graze Hannah’s cheek.


    His thumb and forefinger gently captured her chin, prompting her to look at him.


    “Given the choice, I’d pick you as my partner.


    You’re sharp and driven.


    Together we’d be…”


    He didn’t finish, but his implication was enough to send a shiver through Hannah!


    There was a green-eyed monster lurking in the closet, surely overhearing every word.


    This thought made Hannah instinctively step back, just as a noise came from the closet!


    Remington’s gaze snapped towards the sound.


    “What was that?”


    “What ?”


    For the first time, Hannah found herself fumbling over her words.


    “I ~ I just knocked into the couch.


    ”


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    ”


    Remington turned and made his way to the closet.


    “That noise came from the closet.


    Is there someone in here with you?”


    “Of course not.


    ”


    Hannah shadowed him closely, her hand discreetly clutching a silver needle, ready to act in a pinch to knock Remington out!


    Just as Remington reached for the closet door, a gunshot rang out from outside.


    Hannah, her attention diverted, asked, “What was that?”


    “That sounded Like a gunshot.


    ” Remington, now drawn to themotion outside, halted his advance and headed for the door.


    “I need to check that out.


    ”


    Hannah cast a quick nce back at the closet before trailing after Remington.


    “I’ming with you.


    ”


    They had barely opened the door when a sharp scream echoed from outside!


    “Someone is injured! Hurry up!”


    “Catch him! He’s gone out the window!”