“Let’s get out of here first.” Maloney stooped to pick up a hat lying on the ground. He placed it on her head, saying, “Come with me.”
Hannah bit her lip, filled with doubts, but knew this wasn’t the time to ask questions.
They took a roundabout path, avoiding their pursuers. Hannah realized the only exit was through the villa’s gate.
Suddenly, she slowed down and aimed her gun at the small of Maloney’s back.
“If we keep going, we’ll run into them. Are you leading me into a trap?”
Maloney felt the gun against his waist and chuckled, “If I wanted to stop you from finishing your test, I would’ve done something earlier.
I’ve been helping you, not hindering you. I know it’s hard to trust me, but I’m here to get you out.”
Hannah, still pointing the gun, looked at Maloney.
He glanced back at her. “We need to move. If we wait any longer, they’ll catch up and we won’t get away.”
Hannah frowned, her teeth clenched, as she trailed behind Maloney.
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Winston had warned her that any help during her test would count as cheating and end her evaluation.
She wondered about Maloney’s sudden appearance and his role in this.
Following him, they easily exited through the gate.
The guards seemed to ignore Maloney, not daring to question or stop him.
After leaving the villa, a flashy red Bentley pulled up.
Hannah discreetly tucked her gun away and adjusted her hat.
Stepping out of the car, Joselyn’s face showed a hint of shyness.
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“Maloney, what brings you here? Did Dad send you on a mission today?”
Her cheeks were a soft pink, revealing the bashfulness of a girl charmed.
As the Compton family’s adopted daughter, Joselyn was a figure of admiration and influence.
At home, she was known for her assertiveness and dominance, but around Maloney, she transformed into someone remarkably compliant.
“Yes,” Maloney replied curtly, sparing Joselyn only a brief glance before leading Hannah towards a sleek, black car in the distance.
“Wait!” Joselyn called out, her curiosity piqued. She squinted at Hannah and inquired, “Who’s that with you, Maloney?”
“What’s wrong?” Maloney raised an eyebrow, his tone cold. “Do I need to explain who I’m with?