“Okay. Bryson announced, “Tonight’s tab is on The Mitchell Group.
Have a great time, Mr. Finch.”
“Here’s to a fruitful partnership, Mr. Mitchell!”
As Bryson exited with Hannah, Valery couldn’t help but feel disheartened.
“I can’t grasp why Mr. Mitchell would be interested in a woman like that.”
Richie, holding Valery close, chuckled and remarked, “You might be here with me, but it seems your mind is still on Mr. Mitchell.”
Sporting a charming grin, Valery responded, “Oh, come now, Mr. Finch.
You’re the only one who holds my heart.”
Hannah stepped into Bryson’s car. An awkward silence enveloped them, as if neither knew what to say next.
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As the car reached Hannah’s apartment building, Bryson parked it and switched off the engine. However, the two individuals inside didn’t make a move to leave.
Inside the car, Hannah cleared her throat.
“I had a student who got scammed at that bar, so I wanted to investigate…”
“You were seeking evidence?”
Bryson unbuckled his seatbelt and turned toward Hannah.
“If you sensed something was off, you should’ve contacted the authorities rather than put yourself in harm’s way!”
“I understand that I should’ve called the police!”
Sensing Bryson’s escalating anger, Hannah faced him and elaborated, “But… there was someone I know involved. Given her influence, she could easily tamper with evidence if I’d gone to the police. I didn’t mean to keep this from you. It’s not a big issue, so… I apologize.”
Feeling remorseful, Hannah felt obligated to express her regret.
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“I clearly didn’t think this through. It won’t happen again.”
Bryson, too, found his composure. When it came to Hannah, he often lost his sense of manners.
“My apologies as well,” he said.
For once, Bryson shed his typically reserved demeanor, revealing his true self to Hannah, liberated from his role as the CEO of the Mitchell Group.
His expression mellowed, his tone softened.
“Places like that can be unpredictable.