“Tonight, you must relocate to the Intercontinental Villa District. There will be someone to ensure your well-being. You must act as though you don’t recognize me. If you require anything, simply dial the number I’1L provide. He will reach out to me.”
Janet responded with a solemn nod, “Do not fret, Miss Moore. I will follow your instructions!”
Behind the wheel of the Ferrari, Hannah departed from the Haywood family’s estate, drawing the gaze of numerous onlookers. This automobile was bound to turn heads wherever it went!
Upon stowing the car in the subterranean garage, Hannah harbored no intention of driving the conspicuous vehicle for the foreseeable future.
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Moments after emerging from the underground sanctuary, Bryson reached out to her.
“I’ve just returned home.”
Hannah answered the call and conveyed to Bryson, “I apologize for the delay but I had some personal matters to attend to.”
On the other end of the line, Bryson offered a faint smile without prying into her whereabouts.
“This afternoon, the lawyer disclosed that the Edwards Group bailed her out with $200, 00@ and their representative expressed a desire to settle the matter for $1 million. I tactfully declined.”
She was taken aback.
Upon hearing Bryson’s words, Hannah stammered, “What?”
“I mentioned that discussing anything less than a 2-million offer was futile.”
Hannah couldn’t contain her mirth and quipped, “Since when did you acquire such a talent for humor?”
“This has always been my nature.”
Bryson, holding the phone, shared a chuckle and proposed, “There’s an upcoming gala hosted by a jewelry company called Mia Diamond. Let’s attend together.”
“Mia”
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Hannah’s grip on the phone tightened.
“What’s the matter?” Bryson inquired, sensing an unusual tone in Hannah’s voice.
“Oh, it’s nothing… I simply haven’t come across the name Mia Diamond before,” Hannah replied.
Bryson reassured her.
“That’s quite normal. Mia Diamond is a renowned luxury brand in Aldgate. The event is primarily to auction a very unique crystal necklace called ‘Love of Mona.’ Most prospective buyers are attending for that necklace.”
Suddenly…
Hannah’s handbag slipped from her grasp, landing on the floor and she struggled to maintain her balance.