As he made his way to the exit, Makenna intercepted him abruptly.


    “Bryson, that wen…”


    She caught herself mid-sentence, her words faltering under the intensity of Bryson’s re.


    Swiftly correcting her tone, she queried, “Was Miss Moore truthful when she imed you demanded Tyshawn raise ten billion dors? I understand your reservations about him holding the CEO’s office.


    But he’s your cousin…”


    Bryson’s lips twisted into a sardonic smile.


    “Tyshawn has been divertingpany funds and sanctioning subpar projects, costing thepany billions and arousing significant ire among our shareholders.


    He himself pledged the ten billion.


    Should you have any questions, I advise you to take them up directly with him.


    ”


    With that, Bryson exited, brushing past Makenna’s futile attempts to block his path.


    Stunned, Makenna turned to Melina, gripping her hand tightly.


    “Melina, you will help me with this, won’t you?”


    It was ten billion dors.


    How could Melina possibly assist Makenna with such a staggering sum?


    Melina thought it was not good for her to irritate Makenna at this time.


    Melina reluctantly held Makenna’s hand back and said, “Makenna, don’t worry.


    If something really happens, the Glyn family will help.


    Our families have always been close; my parents won’t just stand by if the Mitchells are in trouble.


    Moreover, there might still be a way to maneuver this situation.


    Doesn’t Tyshawn have a wealthy fiancee?”


    Melina’s reminder seemed to ignite a spark of hope in Makenna.


    Indeed, Tyshawn had once confided in Makenna that marrying Malvina would bring him a dowry of thirty billion dors.


    It was clear Malvina’s family was immensely wealthy, and to them, ten billion dors might not seem such an astronomical figure.


    Realizing this, Makenna exhaled a deep sigh of relief and smiled, “Look at me, getting all worked up when you’ve just reminded me of Malvina’s dowry.


    I’m sure Tyshawn wouldn’t have agreed to this without being confident about his n.


    We’ve been overthinking this.


    ”


    “Yes, you’re right,” Melina agreed, ncing at her watch.


    “Oh, I just remembered I have anothermitment today.


    I’ll visit Bryson’s grandfather tomorrow.


    I need to leave now, Makenna.


    ”


    Makenna, still distracted by her own thoughts, barely registered Melina’s departure.


    She nodded and said, “Okay, be careful on your way.


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    Meanwhile, Bryson was driving Hannah back to her hotel.


    The atmosphere in the car was charged, heavy with unspoken words hanging between them like a dense fog.


    Neither seemed eager to break the silence.


    The car came to a smooth stop outside the hotel.


    Hannah instinctively reached for the door handle, only to find it locked unexpectedly.


    She turned to Bryson, a frown forming on her brow.


    “Mr.


    Mitchell, what do you mean by locking the door?”


    Bryson hesitated, uncertain whether to share the troubling news he had received from his grandfather.


    His gaze wasden with a turmoil of emotions as he looked at her.


    After a moment, he decided to divert the conversation slightly.


    “Did Melina cause any trouble for you today?”


    “Even if she makes trouble for me, it’s all because of you, Mr.


    Mitchell.


    ”


    Hannah tilted her head slightly, her expression unwavering.


    “You really hurt Miss Glyn today.


    ”


    Bryson’s face remained impassive, his voice t.


    “There’s no possibility of anything between Melina and me.


    ”