Despite Malvina’s cries echoing behind them, Hannah acted as if she didn’t hear a thing.
Soon, Bryson picked up the phone. “What happened?” he inquired immediately.
Surprised by his direct approach, Hannah hesitated before responding, “Can’t I just call you without a reason?”
“Given the tension between us, I assume you wouldn’t call unless it’s important,” he replied.
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Hannah paused for a moment, deciding not to refute his statement.
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“You’re right. I’m actually in a bit of a situation here,” she admitted.
She briefly explained the recent events to Bryson, then added, “You know Officer Stevenson, could you get in touch with him for me? I need his assistance with what just occurred.”
Bryson was silent for a moment after hearing her account.
“So, you’re saying Tyshawn’s fiancee was nearly killed today?” he finally said.
“Yes,” Hannah replied tersely. “But I have reasons to believe the real target was me.”
Bryson’s tone deepened with concern. “What makes you so sure?”
Hannah explained, “I ran into her at the mall earlier today, and she was loudly claiming her ties to the Compton family. I noticed someone watching us closely while we were inside the store, and that suspicious attention vanished the moment she left. But since I didn’t think I was their target initially, I didn’t give it much attention. Now, running into them again in the parking lot under such circumstances…”
Hannah stopped in her tracks and added, “That’s too much of a coincidence. It doesn’t feel right. Moreover, the assassins were efficient and seemed determined to eliminate all evidence. It’s clear they were professionally trained, likely from abroad.”
After hearing her statement, Bryson asked, “If it’s Amelie’s doing, how could her people have mistaken Malvina for you?”
Hannah was puzzled by that too. “I’m not sure yet. Dotson managed to subdue two of the attackers, but I’m not certain they’re still alive.”
She requested, “Please have Officer Stevenson head to the underground parking lot to handle the situation.”
“Sure. I’ll ring him up right away. You should leave there now,” said Bryson.
“Thanks.”
Thereafter, Hannah ended the call, leading Lydia back to where her car was parked.
Upon their arrival, they saw Dotson leaning against the vehicle, with two lifeless bodies slumped against the wall nearby.
Dotson straightened up, his expression tense as he met Hannah’s gaze.
“Sorry, Boss. I wasn’t vigilant enough, and they ended up killing themselves right in front of me. This is on me.”
“Don’t worry about it.”
Hannah dismissed the apology with a quick glance at the deceased.