“You’d be surprised at a lot of things.”
Hannah gave him a smile. “You should’ve seen it coming that I’d pick you, shouldn’t you? We’re off to the Lyons family’s manor. Without you, who else would join me in shaking things up for the Compton family?”
Conor’s expression turned serious. “Miss Moore, I stay out of your disputes with others. Just remember, who is it that you’re here working for?”
“For myself, of course.”
Hannah gave him a lazy look. “Remington and I, collaborate to secure what we want and to ensure we both come out on top.”
Then, turning to Conor with a playful smile, she asked, “I wonder why you’ve decided to work for him. Do you like being his puppet?”
Not perturbed by Hannah’s deliberate sarcasm, Conor stared at her and said, “Miss Moore, if you persist in playing with fire, you will inevitably get burned one day. Be careful not to be engulfed by the flames!”
“Wallace’s got more faith in me these days. Say, if I spill the beans about your Remington gig, would he still trust me enough to give you a good telling off?” Hannah teased Conor, her grin full of mischief.
Conor chuckled, nodding in agreement. “You’re gutsy, Miss Moore. No wonder Mr. Lyons has a soft spot for you.”
Hannah cut to the chase, her tone firm. “Quit the nonsense. Round up your crew and hit the road, now.”
Hannah had planned to ride out with the Compton crew but Maloney had decided to chauffeur her himself.
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He cruised up in a flashy Ferrari, catching everyone’s attention.
By pure chance, he crossed paths with the Comptons as they were leaving. With a slick maneuver, Maloney parked right in front of Hannah.
All eyes were on the bold driver. Who had the nerve to park in front of Hannah like that?
Stepping out of the car, Maloney greeted Hannah with a smile. “Hey there, Miss Moore.”
Seeing Maloney, Joselyn tensed up immediately.
“Maloney?” Wallace looked mildly surprised. “Weren’t you supposed to be heading to the Lyons’ place today? What brings you here?”
“I’m here to fetch Miss Moore. Thought she might fancy joining me at the Lyons’ bash. What do you say, Mr. Compton?” Maloney asked with a smile.
Wallace grinned and gestured, saying, “Sure thing, take her along.
I’ll give you lovebirds some space.”
With a faint grin, Maloney sidled to the passenger side, opening the door for Hannah. Leaning against the car, he flashed a smile and beckoned. “After you, Miss Moore.”
Hannah didn’t know what he was up to.
Dotson almost jumped in to halt Maloney’s move, but Hannah subtly signaled him to hold back, just by flicking a strand of hair.
Trent and Keith exchanged glances, watching as Hannah approached Maloney.