Maloney sounded taken aback.


    “How did you meet her?”


    Hannah couldn’t be bothered with exining the intricacies of the situation.


    “Enough of this nonsense.


    I’m leaving.


    ”


    “Just wait a moment,” Maloney implored.


    “You might not be interested in her, but what about a business deal with a 20% profit margin? It wasn’t Tyshawn who reached out to me initially.


    I only found out they were from the Mitchell Group when I arrived here to discuss the cooperating.


    ”


    He continued, “But their biotech project… I reviewed it.


    It has great promise.


    I can’t just walk away from it, can I?”


    Hannah took a deep breath, her gaze reflecting a mix of emotions as she looked at Maloney.


    “Do you know the Mitchell Group well?”


    Maloney replied, “I can’t im familiarity with them, but my acquaintance with the Mitchell Group blossomed during my coboration with Bryson.


    ”


    Hannah quipped, “Since you’ve acquainted yourself, you must be aware of the Mitchell Group’s focus on financial and real estate ventures, right?”


    Maloney affirmed, “Indeed, that’s my understanding.


    ”


    “So, why dip your toes into a biopharmaceutical endeavor without a seasoned team or prior experience? What prompted you to consider partnering with them?”


    Hannah’s inquiry prompted a moment of contemtion from Maloney before he replied,


    “Initially, I was unaware it was a Mitchell Group undertaking.


    I perceived the project as viable, only discovering its Mitchell originster.


    It appeared trustworthy, so I didn’t scrutinize it much.


    ”


    Hannah gave him a skeptical nce and said, “I wonder how the Pierce family managed to expand their business.


    ”N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Offended by Hannah’s sarcasm, Maloney retorted, “Are you doubting my project selection skills?”


    “I’m not doubting; I’m reaffirming.


    Exining much, yetprehension seems elusive,” Hannah remarked bluntly.


    “Tyshawn merely serves as a figurehead.


    Without Bryson, the Mitchell family’s ascent wouldn’t be possible.


    A venture uncharted, coupled with Tyshawn the fool-this doesn’t strike me as a favorable proposition.


    ”


    Hesitation crept over Maloney upon hearing Hannah’s words.


    Just as he prepared to respond, a voice broke the silence nearby.


    “Mr.


    Pierce! There you are! Our boss grew anxious during your prolonged absence and dispatched me to check on you.


    ”


    A dashing young man hastened towards them, his gaze alternating between Maloney and Hannah in confusion.


    “And who might this be?”


    Maloney said, “This is the individual I’ve enlisted to aid in negotiations.


    ”


    The man extended a cordial greeting to Hannah: “Hello, I’m Mr.


    Tyshawn Mitchell’s assistant.


    ”


    Seeing Hannah’s nod, the man swiftly led the way.


    “Let’s proceed.


    The boss has reserved a high-end restaurant nearby and awaits your arrival.


    ”


    Maloney’s previous uncertainty dissolved as he turned to Hannah and said, “We’re here already; shall we proceed?”


    Though hesitant to encounter anyone associated with the Mitchell family, Hannah couldn’t ignore Maloney’s gesture.


    Moreover, if he foolishly inked a deal with Tyshawn, who knew what repercussions awaited?


    Hannah nodded.


    “Let’s go.


    ”


    The high-end restaurant perched above a meandering brook, its ambiance enhanced by the evening breeze and gentle murmurs of the water.