“I don’t believe you!”


    Hannah’s voice rose as she pointed usingly at Bryson’s chest with her delicate finger.


    “You need to rid yourself of those terrible thoughts immediately!”


    Bryson caught her finger gently and smiled.


    “Alright, I’ll listen to your advice.


    ”


    What a sweet talker!


    Hannah swiftly withdrew her finger and turned away, trying to escape his view.


    “Make sure you do,” she retorted.


    The evening had fully settled into darkness by the time the staff ushered them towards the banquet hall.


    Suddenly, Bryson was nowhere to be seen.


    Amid the crowd, his absence went unnoticed by the staff.


    Only Hannah, walking close to Lydia, realized that since their arrival, there appeared to be just one staff member attending to them on the ind.


    They had assumed the banq


    As twilight deepened, the dim lighting made the path increasingly obscure.


    Given their status, these dignitaries would typically hesitate at a mere ten-minute walk.


    After walking for what felt like an eternity, murmurs of discontent began to surface among the crowd.


    “Wasn’t there supposed to be a dinner party? Where are we even heading?”


    “Does this ind even have a spot suitable for a dinner party?”


    “It’s such a long trek.


    Where did your boss decide to have the dinner? On a mountain?”


    Voices ofint echoed through the dark.


    Even Lydia couldn’t help but voice her concerns quietly to Hannah.


    “Where is he taking us? It feels like we’re heading deeper into nowhere, doesn’t it? I heard this ind isn’t fully developed yet.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Are we really having a dinner party up in the mountains?”


    Hannah, blessed with sharp eyesight, spotted a faint light in the distance under the moonlight.


    She whispered back reassuringly, “I think it’s just ahead.


    Don’t worry.


    ”


    Then, turning to Dotson and Maloney who were walking a short distance behind, she advised, “Once we get there, stick close to me.


    Don’t wander off on your own.


    ”


    Arching his eyebrows, Maloney asked in an irksome tone, “What’s the matter, Miss Moore? You’ve always been fearless.


    Are you scared now?”


    “Yes, I’m a bit scared.


    ”


    Bathed in moonlight, Hannah looked stunning.


    However, her eyes were strikingly cold as she replied, “I’m scared of what might happen if you leave me.


    ”