The idea of showcasing his sess before Bryson on Monday brought a smile to Tyshawn’s face.
He held Malvina tighter and pecked her cheek.
“Malvina, you’re exceptional.
Hannah pales inparison to you.
”
“Of course!” Malvina dered proudly, lifting her chin.
“How could she even bepared to me?”
Meanwhile, nearby, Lydia observed them, holding food.
“He’s scheming, isn’t he?”
Hannah nonchntly shook her head.
“I’m not sure, but I sense he’ll stir up some trouble tonight.
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Lydia bit into her cake and chuckled.
“Don’t worry.
I’ll inform my husband to watch over Tyshawn and prevent him from causing any issues for you.
”
Inspired by her words, Hannah conceived a n.
She leaned closer and whispered something to Lydia.
“Excellent n! Trust me,” Lydia responded, clinking her ss with Hannah’s.
“I’ll locate my husband and return shortly.
”
“Agreed.
”
After Lydia left, Hannah casually scanned the guests.
Some were yet to arrive, including Bryson and Grace.
Presumably, they would arrive fashionablyte.
Lowering her gaze, she spotted someone in a wheelchair nearing her.
It was Merlin.
He wore a white suit, his soft hair falling over his forehead.
He looked younger and less gloomy today.
His bodyguard maneuvered the wheelchair toward Hannah.
He looked up at her, a faint smile gracing his pale face.
He signaled for the bodyguard to step back.
The bodyguard retreated to a safe distance, ensuring he couldn’t eavesdrop on their conversation.
“Miss Moore, you are certainly hard to reach.
It seems I had toe to you personally.
”
Hannah held her wine ss, looking down at him.
“Mr.
Garza, your way of inviting needs a lot of improvement.
Are you trying to invite me or kidnap me?”
Merlin’s smile didn’t quite reach his somewhat pale face as he Lifted his gaze to her.
“If I had intentions of kidnapping you, Miss Moore, you wouldn’t be here conversing with me.
”
Hannah reciprocated his smile.
“Feel free to try, Mr.
Garza.
”
They locked eyes, and the air was heavy with unspoken tension.
If res could inflict harm, they would have started a battle already.
Merlin’s smile widened, betraying his good spirits.
“Miss Moore, you remain as intriguing as ever.
Recall thest incident when Edwin was ensnared, and you were almost ensnared too.
Remember, I was the one who rescued you.
”
Hannah’s tone was light and almost indifferent, Like someone who had forgotten a favor.
“It’s funny, I remember it was your sister who trapped me and caused trouble for my cousin.
”
Merlin responded, his smile stead
y.
“My sister simply fancies him.
That doesn’t constitute trouble, does it?”
Hannah’s gaze turned frigid.
“Is drugging someone an appropriate demonstration of affection?”
“Well, your statement is worth thinking about.
”
Merlin tapped his chin contemtively with his slender fingers, feigning reflection on her words before meeting her gaze again.
“Personally, I see nothing wrong with that.
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”
His smile broadened.
“Such is our family principle.
Do you take issue with it, Miss Moore?”
Hannah learned much about the past from her grandfather.
Her mother had beenpelled to return to the country and couldn’t contact the White family.
As a result, the Garza family took her in as an adopted daughter by name only.
Later, in an attempt to escape the Garza family and be aware of her pregnancy, her mother reluctantly married Wyatt, the husband arranged by them.
Even after the marriage, they continued to exert control over her mother, a fact Hannah only discoveredter.
She narrowed her eyes, her stunning amber eyes now brimming with icy contempt.
“I do take issue with it.
What are you going to do about it?”