Conor’s voice turned cold, his face stern. “Bryson, though, he’s a different story. Remember how he blocked your group and wrecked your family’s Newfort branch? You wouldn’t want history to repeat itself, would you?”
The car fell silent for a moment.
Then, Remington, eyes gleaming dangerously, replied, “I chose the right ally in you. A few billion’s nothing. It won’t damage our partnership. We’ve made fortunes together, Conor. I trust you.”
Conor smiled, “I appreciate it, Mr. Lyons. It’s your support that makes our partnership prosper.”
Meanwhile, Hannah, having shaken off her pursuers, drove her car along a different path.
“This isn’t the route to the Compton family, Winston observed, peering out the window.
“Definitely not the Compton family way. We’re headed to the airport,”
Hannah said, steering the car.
Winston looked puzzled. “Heading back already?”
Hannah glanced in the rearview mirror, saw no one following, and smiled, “Nope, I’m keeping my promise to meet with your boss. I simply want to head to the airport and bid farewell to Jalen and Rocco.”
They reached Lightby’s airport smoothly. Outside, Hannah spotted Jalen with a suitcase and Rocco in a wheelchair.
She walked up, tousled Rocco’s hair, then turned to Jalen. “Jalen, better not come back, okay?”
Jalen hesitated, then asked, “Hannah, isn’t it risky for you here?”
Hannah didn’t elaborate. “I’ll fill you in later. Just take Rocco back. I’ll handle the rest after I’m home.”
Then she turned to Rocco. “My professor’s medicine is in trials. I’ll get my cousin to take you for a test.”
Jalen sighed and patted Rocco’s head. “I’ll look after him, don’t worry.”
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“Jalen, inform Edwin to hold off on reaching out to me temporarily, and keep my presence in Newfort a secret from him. Just say… I’ve been swamped lately, but I’ll catch up with him once I’m back home.”
“Don’t worry about it. Your secret’s safe with me. Just be careful, okay?” Jalen replied, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Hannah chatted with Jalen for a bit. She watched intently, not looking away until Rocco and Jalen disappeared into the airport.
With a mix of emotions flickering in her eyes, she finally let out a resigned sigh and managed a smile.
“Alright, let’s head out. We’ll stay at the Imperial Palace Hotel tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll join you to visit the Compton family and see him,” Hannah told Winston.
They drove back to the Imperial Palace Hotel and headed upstairs separately.
She decided to remain at the Imperial Palace Hotel. Her idea was to see if she might cross paths with Bryson here.
As the elevator doors opened, Hannah was surprised to see someone standing by her door.