She prided herself on her memory, confident in recalling those she had encountered.
“You…” she began, recognizing something familiar in his face but unable to remember him.
Maloney decided not to keep her guessing. “Remember back in your study abroad days? You helped a man who was shot, right?”
This revelation left Hannah momentarily speechless. She recalled the incident during her college years overseas where she aided a wounded man. However, the shy, injured man from her memory hardly resembled the confident figure before her now.
Narrowing her eyes, Hannah recognized him. “It’s you. But let’s be clear, you forced me to help you. You threatened my life if I didn’t.
I had no other choice.”
“So what?”
Maloney’s smile was faint, his fingers still tapping. “You saved my life. Now, I’m returning the favor. Is that a problem?”
Hannah’s mouth twitched skeptically. “I don’t believe you were there just to return the favor.”
“Besides…” Hannah looked at Maloney with a neutral expression.
“You’re familiar with Wallace and Joselyn. Does that mean you’re part of the organization too?”
“No, I’m not. But you’re correct, I do know Mr. Compton. He’s the one who sent me to help you,” Maloney replied with a smile.
“Though, I didn’t expect us to already know each other.” He gazed at Hannah. “It looks like… Our paths were meant to cross.”
Hannah, skeptical of such notions as fate, simply turned her gaze out the window, letting the conversation with Maloney fade away.
Their journey from the villa took over half an hour.
Finally, they arrived at a towering skyscraper in the heart of a vibrant city, its lights shining brightly.
This building was a stark contrast to the grand, ancient structures of the Compton family. It was a beacon of modernity and technology, with each level boasting large windows from which Light poured out, creating a spectacle of grandeur and brilliance.
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Hannah and Maloney took the elevator to the top floor. The security was tight, requiring Maloney to use both his iris and fingerprint to unlock the door.
“Sir,” a servant greeted Maloney with respect as they entered.
The room’s decor was a blend of simplicity and opulence. The walls were adorned with art, and the carpet, crafted from pure wool, was luxuriously soft.
Wallace, lounging on the sofa, flashed a smile at Maloney and Hannah.
“Pretty good. I knew I wasn’t wrong about you since you managed to get her away from the base.”
Hannah narrowed her eyes at Wallace. “You got me involved in the assessment, then set someone up to help me cheat. What’s that about?”
Ignoring her question, Wallace gestured for her to sit. “Come, take a seat.”