As the evening approached, they encountered no further incidents and, as they arrived at Golden Bay’s shore, twilight descended.
The manager of the Skyline Hotel eagerly awaited their arrival, greeting them with a warm smile as they alighted from the vehicle.
“Miss Glyn, Miss Mitchell, Mr. Mitchell awaits you in the hall. Allow me to escort you,” the attendant graciously offered.
Hannah’s gaze briefly drifted to the distant, sun-ki*sed sea, aglow in the waning light, casting a captivating orange hue.
The towering cliffs at the ocean’s edge and the melodious symphony of waves caressing the rocky shores resonated in their ears.
“Shall we, Hannah?” Grace entreated, gently taking Hannah’s hand and leading her forward.
“My brother awaits.”
Within the embrace of the Skyline Hotel, Hannah discovered that Bryson had reserved it for a forthcoming business discussion.
“Do sample the cuisine here. Let us know if it suits your palate,”
Bryson said as he pulled out a chair for Hannah, beckoning her to sit beside him.
With the grace of a host, he plucked a piece of succulent fish with the serving fork and extended it to Hannah, saying, “Give it a try.”
As the flavors of the fish burst within her mouth, a burst of freshness intertwined with the subtle essence of ginger. Raising an eyebrow, Hannah inquired, “Is this grouper?”
“You can identify the fish after a single taste. Miss Moore, your discernment is truly remarkable.” Bryson’s eyes danced with a hint of a smile.
“It appears I can’t serve subpar dishes in your presence.”
“Grouper, a prized delicacy, truly shines when steamed, but freshness is key to its allure, lest an undesirable fishiness pervades.” Hannah wore a smile, her eyes fixed on Bryson.
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“Mr. Mitchell, it seems you’ve gone to considerable lengths to acquire grouper at this time.”
Witnessing the undeniable rapport between them, Melina experienced an inkling of disquiet in her heart.
Raising her glass with an appreciative smile, she acknowledged, “I owe a great debt to Miss Moore today. Were it not for her, Grace and I might have encountered considerable trouble.”
Bryson’s countenance bore a subtle furrow as his gaze briefly shifted towards Melina before settling upon Hannah, inquiring, “Did any untoward events befall you during your journey today?”
“Bryson, let me share, let me share!” Grace, resembling an animated sparrow, embarked on an enthusiastic recount of the day’s occurrences.
With sparkling eyes brimming with admiration for Hannah, she propped her chin on her palm, her voice bubbling with excitement.
“Hannah truly dazzled us all! You didn’t witness it, Bro, but when she leaned out and trained that firearm on the individual, she exuded an extraordinary sense of composure!”
“Nevertheless, it did entail a degree of risk. Had those individuals been armed, Miss Moore might have found herself in a perilous predicament.” Melina offered her gentle counsel to Hannah, her tone suffused with care.
“Miss Moore, although you have acquired proficiency with firearms, in the future, you should exercise greater vigilance. The specter of worry looms large if any mishap should arise.”