“I told him we invited him to dinner to discuss some business.”
Narrowing her eyes, Hannah asked, “You tricked him into coming here?”
Bryson smiled at Maloney and replied to Hannah, “If I had told him the truth, do you think he would have come?”
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“Wait a minute!”
A chill ran down Maloney’s spine. “You’ve been whispering right in front of me. Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?”
After they explained everything to Maloney, they could see the veins bulging on his forehead!
Bang!
Maloney slammed his hand down on the table and his expression turned stern. “How dare you keep such a significant matter from the head of the Compton family? Don’t you realize the consequences?”
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Hannah faced him squarely. “We didn’t tell him because it was a serious matter.”
“So, you’re getting me involved just so you can use my family’s influence?”
“No, thanks. I don’t want to put your family in a tough spot. If things escalate, your family might get dragged into this. I want you to be prepared mentally. This way, your family can deal with public relations in time, in case there is big news that throws your family into a panic.”
Taking a deep breath, Maloney felt deceived. “Should I be thanking you for the heads-up?”
Hearing the frustration in Maloney’s voice, Hannah smirked and said, “Even if it affects your family, it’ll likely just be a rumor. If your family handles it well, it shouldn’t be a major issue. Plus, this could be your chance to get out of that marriage.”
“Ha ha.”
Maloney forced a fake smile and said, “My family doesn’t just scramble to save face when trouble hits. But if you’re really set on going against Jade Paradise, you might find yourselves in big trouble.”
Hannah shrugged nonchalantly and said, “That’s why I was against Bryson including you in. Now you know, so better stay out of it.”
“Now that I know, how can I just walk away?”
Bryson turned to Maloney and said, “It’s too dangerous. We can’t involve you.”
Bryson raised his eyebrows slightly, “That’s why I really didn’t plan on bringing you along for this mission.”
At first, Maloney was furious because he thought he had been manipulated. But now, his anger was due to their decision to exclude him.
“Why don’t you take me with you?”
Just as Maloney spoke, Dotson, who had been focused on his meal, started choking!
“Ahem! Ahem! Ahem!”
Dotson looked up at Maloney, his face flushed. “Mr. Pierce, weren’t you just upset about being set up by my boss?”