NovelEnglish"You're easily pleased.
"Do you think I'd let you off the hook after cookingsuch a feast?” Hannah teased, poking at her food with her fork.
"So, what took you and Kohen to Jade Paradise today?" "It was a coincidence," Bryson replied casually.
"Jade Paradise offers the best privacy in Caditown.
Even their crew can't roam the third floor freely.
"Hmm," Hannah mused, a playful glint in her eyes.
"And what about today?" Bryson hesitated for a moment before admitting, "It was a mishap.
They probably didn't want you causing trouble on the third floor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA clumsy move on their part.
" Resting her chin on her hand, Hannah scrutinized him.
"Are you being truthful with me, Bryson?" Bryson frowned slightly.
"Are you doubting me?" "Not really," Hannah replied, a smile playing on her lips.
"Just curious.
You were there for a business deal with the K Group leader.
Why Jade Paradise instead of the Imperial Palace Hotel? It is, after all, his most secure zone.
How cyou had to choose Jade Paradise?" The atmosphere between them shifted as Hannah posed her question, the dining room falling into silence. After Bryson's prolonged silence, Hannah couldn't help but chuckle, her eyes dropping with a hint of mischief. "You're keeping secrets, huh? Well, I've got a few tucked away myself! It's not a colossal matter, but I'd rather not be taken for a fool.
" With a sudden clatter, Hannah's fork hit the table, her smile fading as she fixed Bryson with a serious gaze.
"I didn't aim to keep things from you deliberately.
There are just smatters I can't talk about right now.
" Bryson, sensing Hannah's rising frustration, couldn't maintain his composure any longe r.
"The truth is, I had a different agenda when I headed to Jade Paradise.
Giving him a narrowed glance, Hannah managed a faint smile.
"Let's call it water under the bridge.
But mark my words, pull a stunt Like this again, and you'll seeproperly riled!" Bryson shook his head in surrender.
"Fair enough.
Returning her attention to her meal, a flicker of unease passed through Hannah's eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter supper, Bryson offered Hannah a lift back to Compton Manor.
En route, Bryson's phone buzzed and he answered via the car's system. swered via Caleb's voice crackled through the speakers.
"Evening, Boss.
Charlie gavethe scoop, and I've located where those folks, are holed up.
Turns out it's an abandoned Loony bin, and there's a crowdstuck in M there. Bryson and Hannah exchanged a knowing look.
Bryson spoke up, his tone casual.
"Can you get them out?" Caleb sounded hesitant.
"I'm afraid not.
Guards are posted, keeping watch.
Can't risk a forceful extraction.
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