When she turned around to order her men to encircle Hannah, she noticed her older brother right behind her.
Jenny went ashen.
“Merlin…”
Maintaining his serene smile, Merlin escorted Hannah to the exit.
“My sister is young and impulsive. Please accept my apologies on her behalf.”
‘s
As Merlin’s gaze met hers, Jenny’s legs wobbled. She looked at Hannah and said, “Hannah, it was just a joke. I meant no harm…”
Clive cut her off with disdain, “Joke? Is that why you ordered a gang to apprehend her? Is that why you declared she couldn’t leave tonight?”
Hannah had no interest in stirring up drama, especially since she was unfamiliar with Merlin’s backstory. She didn’t want to escalate the situation.
“Clive, take Edwin and head home.”
“Our boss awaits you at Quin Bar. Will you join him later?” Clive inquired, nodding his head.
“Let’s discuss that later. I need to drop Edwin off first,” Hannah answered.
“Fine. I’ll escort you.”
“Alright.”
As the crowd dispersed from Dreamy Rendezvous, Jenny remained visibly shaken.
Merlin lifted his gaze and regarded Jenny with indifference.
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“You seem quite adept, yet you couldn’t keep tabs on her when you brought her here, allowing her to escape to my location.”
The room was empty. Jenny sank to her knees, clutching the hem of Merlin’s pants.
“I never thought she’d actually go upstairs.”
“Twenty lashes from Jeff’s whip, and don’t stop until you bleed,”
Merlin ordered.
Jenny quivered at the sinister tone of his voice, but dared not object.
“Understood.”
Struggling to stand, Jenny made to leave. Just then, Merlin queried, “Who was the woman who dashed upstairs earlier?”
“Um…” Jenny turned back to find Merlin eying her with a mischievous gaze. Startled, she blurted out, “She’s the heir to the White Group.”