FreeNovelThe living room buzzed with folks.
It was a night doomed for no sleep.
With Rhett gone, who knew if more would follow? Once everyone left, Hannah turned to her crew.
"Maloney, you and the others stay put here.
I have sstuff to chat with Alessandra.
"Sure thing," Maloney agreed.
"Watch your back, though.
Keith looked uneasy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Maybe we should hover by the door, just in case.
Hannah grinned.
"Relax, nothing's going to happen.
They settled in the living room as Hannah climbed back upstairs.
Each step on the staircase felt heavy.
The silence was eerie.
On the fifth floor, she pushed the door open to find Bryson chilling on the sofa.
Closing the door behind her, she approached Bryson.
"You are getting gutsier by the minute.
Sneaking into my turf with everyone downstairs.
Aren't you worried Lyons might catch on?" Bryson smirked as she neared.
"He's suspectedbefore.
Plus, he's busy with the cops outside.
" Hannah, after all she'd been through, found solace only in Bryson's company.
Sitting beside him, she whispered, “They're bringing someone over; you should hide.
Bryson, intrigued, asked, “Aren't I supposed to meet them?" "She's Winston's sister, Amelie's ally.
It won't be good if she sees us together.
" Bryson, leaning back, toyed with Hannah's hair, lost in thought.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Are you even listening?" Hannah turned and lightly slapped Bryson's playful hand, but he caught her wrist instead.
"I heard you.
Bryson grinned, intertwining their fingers.
"I'll lay low when she shows up.
" Hannah, captivated, didn't resist.
"What's on your mind?"
"After we depart tomorrow, keeping secrets gets harder The content is of novelenglish.net! " Understanding dawned on Hannah.
"It won't just be us facing trouble.
With the six big families gathering and the Austins' loss, it's major velx gossip. m " Hannah's voice wavered, meeting Bryson's gaze.
"By the way, if tonight hadn't gone south, how would you have dodged the contract? Bryson held her hand tighter, his tone firm.
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