She settled into her car, removed the mask, scrutinized the contract, then stored it away and drove off.
Later that evening, before reaching her hotel, Lydia’s call came through.
As Hannah pressed the elevator button, she answered her phone.
“What’s going wrong?”
The voice from the other end was distinctly subdued.
“What have you done? Henry just called me, pressing for an engagement with Alick as soon as possible. Are you alright? Where are you currently?”
Hannah, hearing the concern in her friend’s voice, couldn’t help but smile.
“No need to worry about me. I’m at the hotel.”
Lydia let out a relieved exhale.
“I’m relieved you’re safe! I was terrified earlier, fearing you were in peril!”
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“If I were in peril, I wouldn’t be answering your call. But listen, for the next few days, don’t go against what they’re saying. Whether it’s your father or Henry, just nod along. Even if it grates on you, pretend to comply. Avoid any confrontation.”
Lydia sounded perplexed from the other end.
“Why? What happened tonight?”
“I trapped Henry at Homecoming. Luck wasn’t on his side, and he was adamant about gambling with me. He lost and wouldn’t concede. The casino folks made him sign a share transfer contract. Now, his shares belong to me.”
Lydia struggled to contain her astonishment, her eyes going wide as she tried to keep her excited voice down.
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“His shares are in your possession now?! How much did he forfeit in a single night?”
Nonchalantly, Hannah opened the door.
“He’s in debt to Homecoming for 70 million and owes me 6 billion.”
“Ah… What?” The news left Lydia flabbergasted.
“6 billion? For real?”
Lydia’s voice strained with disbelief.
“Has he lost his mind?! How could he… Gamble so heavily with you? His own shares aren’t even worth 6 billion!”
Indeed, even using the Phillips Group as leverage, Henry couldn’t muster 6 billion. If it wasn’t Hannah who had trapped him, the Phillips Group would be facing bankruptcy.
“So, your brother is seeking a fall guy.”