His eyes seemed to pierce through one’s thoughts. With a subtle smile, he turned to Winston and said, “Spending a Little time with her, and now you’re getting ambitious?”
“You’ve got it wrong, Boss,” Winston hurried to clarify.
Wallace’s eyebrows lifted slightly. “Really? You don’t have that intention?”
Then, gesturing towards the couch, he added, “Have a seat.”
Without hesitation, Hannah took a seat on the nearby sofa, while Winston remained silent.
“I get the feeling your focus isn’t on the Compton family now, but rather on her.”
“You asked me to look after Miss Moore, Boss. I wouldn’t dare slip up,” Winston responded.
Wallace’s attention returned to Hannah. “I heard you were invited by Remington as soon as you got off the ship, right?”
Hannah nodded and said, “Yes.”
“Ever heard of Remington?” Wallace fixed his gaze on Hannah.
She grinned. “I don’t know Remington personally, but he tasked me with acquiring shares here to disrupt the clan.”
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Wallace scrutinized her for a while and then burst into laughter.
“He’s so clever that he knows you can take down the Compton family without being noticed.”
“You’ve got it wrong,” Hannah responded calmly. “Using me isn’t the key move. Remington’s real ace is someone from your organization.”
She scoffed, “The Compton family have ruled Newfort for ages. Now, your own guy turns on you. Are you losing your grip, Mr. Compton?”
Wallace’s expression darkened at her words.
Unfazed, Hannah continued to smile at him.
After a pause, Wallace chuckled, “You remind me of my younger self…”
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Hannah was puzzled. Why wasn’t he angry? His reaction was unexpected.
“Actually, Remington’s right-hand man is Conor from our organization.”
Winston briefed Wallace about the incident on the ship.
Wallace wasn’t surprised. He lightly tapped the table with his fingers and remarked, “I had doubts about him when I sidelined him in our group. But the people here have complex histories. We can’t just cut ties with him completely.”
He paused, then looked at Hannah, adding, “You’ve made a promise to Remington, so keep it. The challenges in our organization are tough and risky. Be careful, or you might not survive.” Gazing at Hannah, Wallace gave a slight smile. “Don’t expect any favors just because you’re my daughter.”
Hannah replied coldly, “Mr. Compton, no need to worry. I don’t want any special treatment from you.”