Based on Hurst’s… level of intelligence, there is no way that he was the mastermind. Although, I suppose there’s not much that we can do since he refuses to say who the real culprit is.”
She made her way to the door, only to turn around again.
“By the way, Bryson is safe and sound because he is capable and smart, not because his enemies are useless. I know you won’t persuade him with these moral reasons.”
Hannah gave him a slight bow and finally left.
She thought Bryson had already gone, so she was surprised to find him waiting for her outside.
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“Get in the car,” he said in a calm voice.
“Let’s head back together.”
Hannah didn’t refuse him this time and silently slid into the passenger seat.
“Your car will be in the parking lot in the morning,” Bryson said as he started the engine.
“Okay.” Hannah propped her elbow against the window and cupped her chin, her eyes fixed on the scenery they were passing by. It was already dark, and the road looked even more deserted at this hour.
They were silent throughout the drive, all the way to the hotel.
Neither spoke, even as they entered the elevator together. Bryson’s kept his eyes lowered.
When they reached their floor, Bryson wordlessly exited the elevator and walked to his door.
For some reason, the sight of his back compelled Hannah to say something.
“You did the right thing tonight.”
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Bryson paused in the act of taking his key card out of his pocket.
He turned and shot her a look.
“What?” he asked with a soft chuckle.
“Are you praising me right now?”
Just like that, the poignant feeling vanished from Hannah’s chest.
She glared at him and retorted, “Please, I am not interested in talking to you!”
Bang!
She hurriedly unlocked her own room, strode inside, and slammed the door behind her. Bryson’s smile vanished.
He quietly entered his room and made a call.