“Is this your idea of fun?”


    Hannah bent down, her hand poised to flick his forehead.


    But as she extended her hand, she suddenly felt a firm grip around her waist!


    She lost her bnce and tumbled directly into Bryson’s arms.


    Bryson opened his eyes, which seemed particrly intense at that moment, and peered at the woman he now held.


    “Why did you get back sote? What happened?”


    The couch wasrge, yet they were remarkably close.


    She could distinctly catch the crisp scent emanating from him.


    The room’s window was open, allowing the sea breeze to waft through.


    The cool air did little to soothe Hannah’s sudden warmth.


    She looked up into Bryson’s eyes.


    “Can you let me go now?”


    They maintained their embrace for a moment longer.


    Eventually, Bryson released her.


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    Hannah stood, moved to the side, and poured herself a ss of water.


    As she sipped, she recounted the evening’s events to Bryson.


    “Franklyn mentioned that his former boss made a fortune here but was pursued the moment he left the ind.


    Sounds like he got tangled in the same mess.


    ”


    “uh-huh.


    “


    Bryson listened to Hannah in silence, offering noments.


    It was a rare moment.


    Hannah fixed her gaze on Bryson and pressed, “Why are you so silent?”


    “I believe you’re onto something,” Bryson began thoughtfully.


    “From what you’ve described, it seems this man has orchestrated everything from the start.


    He must be deeply invested in this game, going to great lengths and offering substantial rewards to ensure your participation.


    ”


    Hannah nodded, her expression solemn.


    “That’s true.


    Initially, nobody wanted to attend.


    Then he enticed everyone with a reduction of the ind’s transaction price.


    We had no interest in his game initially, but then he dangled a five billion incentive to get us to sign the agreement.


    ”


    After a pause, she turned to Bryson and asked, “But even knowing all this, what can we possibly do?”


    Bryson leaned forward, his tone earnest.


    “Think about it.


    Why didn’t his people follow up when you refused to sign the agreement? Six of you didn’t sign, yet there was no coercion.


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    Hannah’s brow furrowed as she grasped Bryson’s implication.


    “You mean…”


    She seemed reluctant to voice it.


    Nodding gravely, Bryson added, “I fear something might happen to one of the six tonight.


    ”


    “No, that can’t happen!” Hannah eximed, standing abruptly, her face etched with worry.


    “I can’t let anything happen to Lydia!”