Hannah studied Bryson’s face, attempting to read any hidden cues.
Unfazed, Bryson simply looked back at her with a sincere gaze.
Hannah concocted a quick excuse.
“I studied overseas too and realized I never asked where you graduated from.”
“I went to the Woolwich University in Newfort. My grades weren’t stellar, so I opted for engineering.”
Woolwich University? A globally respected institution, and he thought his grades weren’t up to par?
Internally, Hannah arched an eyebrow.
“You must’ve done fairly well.
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I finished medical school on a scholarship, and it wasn’t from a top -tier university.”
Bryson sensed that Hannah was acting unusually this evening. Her conversational choices seemed awkward.
He acknowledged her words with a noncommittal hum, choosing not to voice his reservations.
Hannah switched topics.
“You’ve mentioned owning businesses overseas.
What did your company originally focus on?”
“We initially dealt with finance, but later expanded into medical equipment. The early returns have been promising,” Bryson replied.
After speaking, he furrowed his brow and looked at Hannah, concern tingeing his eyes.
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“You seem off tonight. Why all these questions about the past?”
Hannah took another bite of her noodles before speaking.
“The White Group is on the mend, but we’re not back to our former glory. I’m considering international ventures. Although partnering with the Mitchell Group is a good step, I’m also contemplating other opportunities, should they present themselves.”
Bryson took Hannah’s words at face value, saying, “If it helps, I can reach out to a few international firms for you.”
“Sounds good.” Clearly pleased, Hannah nodded.
“Excellent. Jalen’s been considering studying abroad, so this could be a great stepping stone for him.”
Seeing her enthusiasm, Bryson finally smiled, “Work never stops, but it’s getting late. You should get some sleep.
Taking his advice, Hannah closed her laptop and nodded.