Hannah glanced back significantly as she left the lab and made her way to the elevator.
As the elevator door slid open, Hannah nearly collided with someone stepping out.
Phoenix quickly stepped back. Are you okay?
Yes, Hannah replied, sidestepping smoothly. Heading back to work on the project?
Yeah, Im swamped these next couple of days. I might not be able to lend a hand.
Hannah smiled casually. No worries. Lewis is helping me
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Phoenix adjusted his glasses and returned her smile. Then Ill head back up.
They walked past each other. After bidding him farewell, Hannah exited the research institution.
Once outside, she immediately called Maloney. Im sending you an address. Have Dotson drive you here.
What address? Maloney felt a bit lost. Where should I instruct him to drive me?
Just head over. Theres a promising deal to discuss.
Maloney scowled. What benefits you might not benefit me.
Enough with the babbling. Get here before nightfall.
Hannah sent Maloney the address of Rising Bar in Valmere, then hailed a taxi to the bar.
The Rising Bar looked unchanged. It appeared to be closed still. The entire signboard was unlit.
After stepping out of the taxi, Hannah approached the door and rang the bell.
The bell echoed.
A while later, a bartender, yawning, opened the door. Sorry, were closed right now. You can come back at half past seven.
As he started to close the door, Hannah blocked it. Im here to see Clive.
The mention of Clive snapped the bartender to attention. He sized up Hannah.
Are you involved with Mr. Wainwright? Is he your boyfriend?
The sight of an attractive woman looking for Clive made the bartender assume another love interest was involved.
Without any fuss, Hannah stated, Just tell him Hannah is here and hell want to see me.
Realizing her certainty, the bartender quickly swung the door wide open. Oh! Youre a friend of Mr. Wainwright. Please, come in and wait. Ill fetch him for you.