Amelie’s expression shifted subtly, still smiling politely, “I get it, you’re not ready yet. I’ll give you time.”
Hannah stayed quiet.
Amelie added, “That’s all I wanted to say. Feel free to reach out, Miss Moore.”
She placed her business card down, got up to leave, but paused and added, “Miss Moore, the coffee here is special. It’s unlike any you’ve had. If you come back, your next cup is on us.”
Hannah forced a smile. “Thanks, ma’am.”
After Amelie left, Hannah’s expression turned icy. She grabbed her bag and left.
Outside, Winston hurried to catch up, saying, “That was quick.”
“Back off!”
“What’s up?” Winston asked, puzzled by Hannah’s behavior.
Hannah kept silent as they walked away from the cafe.
“I mean it, keep your distance. Don’t follow me.”
Winston guessed Amelie must have upset Hannah. He quickly said, “Whatever she told you, don’t believe it.”
Hannah stopped and faced him. “Your boss is Wallace Compton, right?
My biological father sent you to track me, to trick me into going to the Compton family?”
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Winston, frowning, quickly denied, “No, that’s not true!”
“I really don’t care about any of this. Just leave me alone!” Hannah moved past Winston, striding forward.
“Miss Moore, please! My boss didn’t mean any harm. He wasn’t trying to trick you into going to the Compton family!” Winston called out, frustration evident in his voice.
“I’m not interested, and I don’t need your explanations.” Hannah continued on her path, undeterred.
For Winston, this was a new kind of anger, one he struggled to contain. Yet, he followed Hannah. “You can leave, but I can’t. My boss ordered me to stay with you.”
Hannah scoffed, “Then tell your boss to stay out of my way!”
“No, I can’t do that!” Winston stood firm, dismissing her suggestion.
“I have to stay, even if it costs me my life.”
Hannah was at a loss for words. Her thoughts were jumbled. She couldn’t get through to him. He was just too stubborn!
They were at an impasse, neither ready to give in.