Incensed by Hannah's presence, Tyshawn's chest heaved as he glared at Maloney.
"Mr.
Pierce, observe! Her true colors emerge!" Seated next to Hannah, Maloney's smile remained unwavering: "She's always been straightforward; I understand her.
" Straightforward, he said?! Tyshawn cursed inwardly, refraining from overt displeasure to maintain the partnership with Maloney.
Baffled by Hannah's closeness to Maloney, Tyshawn simmered with frustration.
Convinced that Hannah had seduced Bryson during their initial encounter, he now suspected her of employing similar tactics on Maloney.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlthough harboring such thoughts, Tyshawn's irritation grew, and his gaze fixed on Hannah.
Never having succumbed to his charms, she remained an enigma, leaving him to wonder what set him apart. She hadn't even attempted to ensnare him, and yet he longed to assert dominance over her.
Noticing Tyshawn's disdainful stare, Maloney lifted his glass to his lips, his voice murmuring, "Looks like she's caught your interest.
Such a malevolent gaze only chilled Hannah's demeanor further, her tone was ominously composed.
"If you don't value your eyes, I'll pluck them out for you!" Malvina shifted her gaze toward Tyshawn, noting his fixed stare at Hannah and instantly souring her expression. However, unwilling to lose face, she directed a glare at Hannah.
"How would you know he was looking at you if you weren't peeking at Tyshawn yourself? Who's to say you weren't sneaking glances at him she retorted.
" At that moment, Tyshawn also snapped out of his reverie, averting his gaze and echoing Malvina's question, "When was I even looking at you?" "Ha," Hannah scoffed icily, her tone sharp but subdued.
"He who stared atearlier may find himself tumbling into the brook later.
"You!" Tyshawn was left speechless by Hannah's comeback.
Stepping in at the opportune moment, Maloney intervened, "Hannah, no matter the circumstances, Mr.
Mitchell is here to discuss business with us.
Please maintain a more courteous demeanor.
Straightening his suit as if regaining control, Tyshawn glared at Hannah.
"Just because Mr.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPierce brought you here, don't assyou hold any significant status! We all know your true purpose for being here, so drop the pretense!" Clutching Tyshawn's arm, Malvina mocked, "Even if you've managed to waltz into this dinner with Mr.
Pierce, your status remains Leagues apart from ours; you realize that yourself.
With a slightly squinted gaze and an enduring smile, Maloney questioned, "How exactly is her status different from ours?" Unaware and arrogant, Tyshawn persisted in exposing Hannah.
"She was nothing but a pawn sold to the Edwards family for marriagen before she clawed her way up by En.
latching onto our family. And now, after seducing men from our family, she's eyeing you, Mr.
Pierce, you've been ensnared by her!"
Hannah's expression remained impassive, as if listening to someone e else's tale, offering no reaction. Intrigued, Maloney nodded, turning to Hannah.
"No wonder you mentioned this deal wouldn't be worthwhile; it seems it involves two fools.
My mistake.