Will you stay tonight?” Bryson inquired softly.
Hannah tilted her head, resting it on his shoulder. “No, I have to return soon. There are too many eyes on me now. If Remington catches wind of this, it could ruin everything.”
Hannah looked up at Bryson. “I came to inform you about my sham engagement, to prevent any misunderstandings.”
Bryson’s face showed a hint of reluctance. “I’m not on board with it.”
Ever since their relationship had begun to mend, Bryson’s typically cold and harsh demeanor seemed to be softening.
Hannah wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him a peck on the cheek. “It’s just a pretend engagement. You don’t need to be jealous over it.”
Bryson drew her closer by the waist. “It’s not just about jealousy.”
“What more is it then?” Hannah asked, raising her eyebrows.
A mysterious glint flickered in Bryson’s dark eyes.
He then smiled and leaned toward Hannah.
His ki*s landed softly on the tip of her nose, but then he playfully bit her nose. “I also want us to be intimate.”
“You… Wait… “
Hannah, overwhelmed and dizzy, found herself unable to resist. She eventually surrendered to Bryson’s advances.
After an extended ki*s, Bryson released her, promising, “I’ll be there on time for the banquet.”
Still reeling, Hannah nodded in agreement. It wasn’t until she was in the elevator, pressing the button, that she fully processed his words.
What exactly did Bryson mean by “being there on time”? What was he planning?
Upstairs in the room…
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Shortly after Hannah’s departure, Caleb re-entered the room. “Boss, the individual targeting Miss Moore has been dealt with.”
“Okay.” While idly playing with his lighter, Bryson inquired, “Have you contacted the K Group?”
“Yes, I have. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Davenport. I heard he was injured and laying low. If word gets out, it might spell trouble for the Imperial Palace Hotel.”
Bryson said in a measured tone, “Inform Livia that I’ll be at the Compton family’s banquet in a few days.”
“Understood, boss.”
As Caleb was about to exit, Bryson called him back. “Are you familiar with the Pierce family in Caditown?”
“I know them. The Pierce family is a rapidly emerging force in Caditown. I’ve heard they have strong connections in Cadilind. The controlling shareholder of the Enchantment Casino is rumored to be a puppet for the Pierce family in Cadilind,” Caleb answered.