“I’ve already spoken to him. If you need anything, give him a ring.”
Hannah heard Bryson’s voice and grinned.
“I appreciate your involvement in my affairs, Mr. Mitchell.”
Sitting back in his office chair, Bryson exuded an air of easygoing calm.
“Well, you’re Grace’s attending doctor. It’s only natural I take an interest in your well-being.”
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“Should you really be prying into your attending doctor’s personal life, though?” Hannah’s Laughter echoed from the other side of the call.
Noting her joy, Bryson smiled, “You’re taking care of Grace, so as your employer, I ought to keep tabs on your overall well-being too.”
Hannah laughed again, unable to contain herself.
Bryson was surprisingly charming. The more she interacted with him, the clearer it became that the rumors about his aloofness were unfounded.
“Rest easy, boss. I’m in peak condition, mentally and physically.
Your sister’s treatment won’t suffer.”
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Just as her smile lingered after hanging up, another perplexing call came through.
The moment she picked up, a recognizable voice filled her ear.
“Hannah, how could you be so cold-hearted? You’re really going to let Sadie go to jail? Really?”
Upon hearing Declan’s voice, Hannah’s cheerful demeanor evaporated.
Her voice turned icy.
“She tried to defame me first. Why shouldn’t I involve the police?”
Declan exhaled deeply, softening his voice.
“Hannah, what will it take for you to drop the charges against Sadie? She’s still a student. A criminal record would ruin her.”
Feigning indifference, Hannah retorted, “Why are you begging me?
You’re the capable one. Figure it out yourself.”
“Don’t hang up!”
Anticipating Hannah’s next move, Declan interrupted, “Tomorrow we finalize the divorce. After the assets are legally divided, you’ll get twenty percent of Edwards Group shares and two properties in Lee Bay.”
After a brief silence, Declan’s tone gentled.