Frustrated, Johanna took a sip of her drink just as Christy made her way downstairs.
“Christy, breakfast is ready.”
Christy was taken aback by Hannah’s presence.
“What’s she doing here?”
“Your guess is as good as mine. She showed up at the crack of dawn, probably putting on an act or something.”
Given recent events, Christy’s perspective on Hannah had changed.
After a moment’s hesitation, she inquired, “Miss Moore, would you like to join us for breakfast?”
Hannah paused her review of a business proposal to reply courteously, “No thank you, I’ve got work to handle this morning.”
“Ha ha.”
Johanna let out a derisive laugh.
“Acting all high and mighty, isn’t she?”
Christy lowered her voice to caution Johanna, “Watch what you say.
She’s basically holding up the company now. Maybe we were wrong about her.”
“Christy! Why are you defending her now?”
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Infuriated, Johanna stood up, declaring, “I’ve lost my appetite.
Enjoy your meal,” before storming off.
An hour later, Edwin finally surfaced, rubbing his sleepy eyes as he made his way downstairs.
Jalen, who was collaborating with Hannah on company matters in the living room, looked up to chide Edwin, “Hurry and eat. Fresh out of college and you’re already keeping lazy hours.”
“Jalen, my head’s pounding. Had way too much to drink last night…”
Upon noticing Hannah, Edwin was puzzled.
“Hannah? What brings you here?”
Without lifting her gaze from her laptop, Hannah responded, “Eat first. We need to have a private chat later.”
A sense of unease abruptly washed over Edwin.
He quickly reviewed his recent actions, finding nothing amiss, and exhaled, saying, “OK.”