As the designated heir of the Pierce family, shouldn’t he show more backbone?


    Layne suppressed a chuckle, remaining quiet.


    It appeared Hannah had grown even bolder since theirst encounter.


    “We haven’t done anything severe.


    Don’t worry,” Bryson reassured her.


    In thepany of others, Bryson cleared his throat, his voice gentler, and asked, “Where are you now?”


    “On the way to Valmere,” Hannah replied, her anger cooling after a brief tirade.


    “Alright then,” Bryson agreed.


    “We’ll head back tomorrow.RêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


    You should…”


    She quickly cut in, “I’m stopping by to see Grace and Franco first.


    Call me once you’re back.


    ”


    After they ended the call, Maloney rubbed his nose and queried, “We’re not facing any danger if we return, are we?”


    Bryson nonchntly dismissed his concern.


    Turning to Layne, he suggested, “If we get another opportunity to mingle with the Garza family, it’d be good to pick up some useful intel.


    ”


    “I’ll see what I can do.


    Miss Moore is a friend of mine.


    I’ll definitely lend a hand if she’s in trouble,” Layne responded.


    Then, addressing both men, he offered, “My ce is empty.


    You two can stay there for now.


    In this part of the city, I can assure you it’s the safest spot.


    ”


    After Layne departed, Maloney posed a serious question, “Can we really trust him? Considering how vtile it is here, and your choice to ally with those dubious characters, don’t you worry he might turn against Miss Moore?”


    Bryson looked up, his expression unppable.


    “Businessmen put their interests first.


    The advantages I offer him significantly surpass anything the Garza family might,” he exined.


    Maloney pondered this in silence for a brief moment, almost ready to express his admiration.


    “I have to admit, your dedication to Miss Moore is impressive,”


    Maloneymented.


    “You really are something special to Miss Moore.


    ”


    This caught Bryson’s attention, and he fixed his gaze on Maloney.


    “What are you implying?” he inquired.


    With a yful lift of his eyebrow, Maloney replied, “Spelling it out would spoil the mystery.


    I prefer to stay out of whatever you two have been brewing.


    ”


    Meanwhile, after ending a phone call, Hannah felt a mix of relief and annoyance, reassured yet irritated about their situation.


    Twenty minutester, she reached the Mitchell family’s grand mansion.


    The security guards, recognizing her immediately, swung the gates open without hesitation.


    Franco had already cleared her for unrestricted ess, so there was no need for further checks.


    As Hannah and Dotson walked through the lush front garden, a voice halted them.