“Although I’m not sure of their intentions yet, I doubt there’s much genuine interest in inviting you to the ind for business,” Hannah said, her gaze sharp.


    “You’re engaged in serious business.


    Is it really necessary for them to discuss deals on an ind?”


    Maloney furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment.


    “I’m not certain either.


    That man from the Mitchell family took me to a resort and proposed a significant business venture.


    ”


    “The resort is owned by the Mitchell family, so it makes sense for him to invite you there,” Hannah reasoned.


    She looked intently into his eyes and added, “But there’s a malevolent presence on this ind.


    Would a straightforward person go through such lengths just to discuss business with you?”


    Hannah’s words seemed to spark a realization in him.


    Weighing the situation, he asked, “What do you suggest we do?”


    “Suspend the cooperation.


    Don’t go to the ind.


    ” It was the best course of action Hannah could think of.


    However, Maloney shook his head and revealed, “You just said you were nning to visit that ind.


    ”


    Hannah’s expression tightened slightly as she rified, “My situation is different.


    A friend of mine is interested in purchasing the ind, so I need to apany her.


    ”


    “Okay.


    ” Maloney nodded, his expression nk.


    “I’m your friend, right? You can go with your friend, but why can’t 1?”


    Dotson, clearly upset, interjected, “Do you even care? Our boss is worried about your safety! You should steer clear of that ind, or you might end up risking your life!”


    Maloney smiled lightly and responded, “So, you’re concerned for my safety, are you?”


    Hannahughed softly, gave him a mockingly affectionate look, and replied, “Of course.


    After all, if something happened to you, I’d have a hard time exining it to the Pierce family.


    ”


    How merciless she seemed!


    The corners of Maloney’s mouth twitched as he dropped his facade and said, “But my curiosity grows.


    Can you take me with you when you go to the ind?”


    Dotson looked at him, astonished, and said, “This isn’t a vacation it’s very dangerous.


    Mr.


    Pierce, you’d better value your life.


    ”


    Maloney burst intoughter and countered, “It’s not just about business.


    Remember at the base? I covered for you so you weren’t found.


    You haven’t forgotten that, have you, Miss Moore?”


    While it was true Maloney was skilled inbat, Hannah was still reluctant to bring him along.


    Seeing Hannah’s hesitation, Maloney pressed on, “You can refuse me, but someone else will surely bring me there.


    And you think only Dotson is enough to protect your friend on the ind?”


    Just then, Franklyn approached and offer


    ed, “I can apany Miss Moore.


    ”


    Maloney nced at Franklyn’s still-bandaged leg and scoffed, “Forget it.


    I’m not sure if you’d be a help or a hindrance there.


    ” He then turned to Hannah and added, “Of course, I assume you don’t n to involve Bryson in this.


    An extra person means more security, right?”


    Hannah knew from a conversation in the car that Bryson had no intention of visiting the ind.


    Although Lydia was certain to bring Brayden along, Hannah doubted their ability to handle an emergency on the ind.


    “Come on, it would be a smart move to take me with you.


    ”


    Hannah eyed him with suspicion and asked, “Why are you so eager about this?”


    Maloney raised his eyebrows and hands in a gesture of innocence and exined, “I’m just curious.


    I don’t have ulterior motives.


    If I did, I wouldn’t let you go to that ind with me.


    I haven’t had any fun outings for a while.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    I just want to see what makes that ind so special.


    ”


    Hannah rolled her eyes at him and retorted, “Curiosity killed the cat.


    You’d better be careful.


    ”