Maloney arched an eyebrow in surprise.


    “Oh? So you’re here to investigate Hannah.


    But it’s confidential.


    I can’t divulge.


    ”


    Bryson’s gaze chilled.


    “I may choose to cooperate with your Pierce family, or I may not.


    ”


    “Tut.


    ”


    Seated across from Bryson, Maloney tutted disapprovingly to convey his dissatisfaction.


    “You can issue threats, but I’m not allowed to?”


    Maloney avoided engaging in an argument with Bryson.


    “But I genuinely can’t disclose this n to you.


    Miss Moore explicitly instructed me to maintain secrecy, even from you, Mr.


    Mitchell.


    ”


    Had she anticipated his return to inquire for information from Maloney?


    Bryson’s fingertips twitched imperceptibly, his gaze darkening.


    “Did she specifically mention including me?”


    “Um…”


    During their discussion at the Rising Bar, Hannah cautioned them against disclosing the n to anyone.


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    Although Hannah emphasized the need for secrecy, she hadn’t explicitly mentioned including Bryson.


    Nheless, Maloney hesitated to voice this thought.


    Instead, he replied, “It’s not to be shared with anyone, not even you, Mr.


    Mitchell.


    ”


    “Even if I could assist, you wouldn’t inform me?”


    Maloney said, “We don’t need your help, Mr.


    Mitchell.


    It’s not a big deal.


    Stop poking into Miss Moore’s business.


    If you want to know, ask her yourself.


    ”


    Bryson lifted his gaze, his expression icy.


    “If I could easily ask, would I be here now?”


    That was true.


    Maloney arched an eyebrow.


    “Well, I won’t spill the beans.


    It wouldn’t bode well for me.


    I’d rather not incur Miss Moore’s wrath because of you.


    Besides, you and her have a knack for dragging me into trouble, so I’ll maintain my silence to keep myself out of hot water.


    ”


    Bryson rubbed his nose in response to the absurdity.


    Despite theck of information from Maloney, Bryson was confident that Hannah’s ns weren’t overly perilous.


    Unable to obtain an answer, he decided to dispatch his men to covertly continue protecting her.


    With this in mind, Bryson rose from his seat and headed for the door.


    Seizing the moment, Maloney couldn’t resist teasing, “Mr.


    Mitchell, leaving so soon? I’ll be terribly lonely without yourpany.


    ”


    By then, Bryson had reached the door.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Turning the knob, he cast a cold nce at Maloney.


    “You should count yourself lucky that firearms are prohibited in Cadilind, or you might find yourself on the receiving end of a bullet.


    ”


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