Leaning against the window, Hannah’s composed face revealed her detachment.
“We’re all family here. They were in the dark about the real situation before. Grandpa’s briefed them. No need for concern.”
“I’m not concerned,” Hannah replied calmly, resting her head against the window.
“It’s them who ought to be concerned.”
Jalen looked a touch perplexed but tried to reassure Hannah.
“Tonight, let’s focus on keeping the peace. Even if it’s an act, let’s make it convincing.”
Hannah turned her gaze to Jalen, studying him for a moment before shaking her head.
“You’re admirable in many respects, but you have one flaw. You’re overly concerned with family dynamics.”
Though Jalen might appear unflappable, those who knew him well recognized his underlying naivety.
“Isn’t it a virtue to care about family?” Jalen queried, genuinely confused.
Staring out the window, her eyes icy and far-off, Hannah responded, “Yes, such a virtue that when they betray you, you won’t even see it coming.”
“We’re all one family. Even if tensions run high at home, we’d never conspire against each other,” Jalen declared.
Despite being groomed as the White family’s successor, he exhibited a surprising innocence.
It was Jalen who had first welcomed her when she came to Hoijery.
Hannah regarded him with a newfound sense of pity. Her grandmother had been correct. He wasn’t cut out for the cutthroat world of business.
Sensing Hannah’s prolonged silence, Jalen shifted topics.
“With the environmental project taken care of, I’ve been considering so
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me time abroad.”
“I’ve heard from Grandpa,” Hannah said, locking eyes with Jalen.
“Once you’re overseas, I have a favor to ask. Could you investigate something for me? Also, look into potential business ventures. There are openings in the international market that could benefit the White Group.”
Shaking his head and smiling wistfully, Jalen responded, “You really do take after Grandpa. What you just said mirrors his thoughts after his recent return. When I’m abroad, I plan to host an art exhibition, and I’ll also scope out business expansion prospects for the White Group.”
As they conversed, the car pulled up to the ancestral home.
“Miss, welcome home,” the butler exclaimed, visibly delighted. He promptly instructed the household staff to bring slippers.
Once inside the living room, Hannah observed that even Bryan had shown up.
ALL were seated on the living room sofas. Only Edwin rose to greet Hannah, exclaiming, “Hannah!”