NovelEnglishWallace paused, then responded, "That's beyond my control.
There was an incident then, and you took him.
Hannah just returned toafter years away, and she matters to me.
From his hiding place behind the curtain, Bryson's brow furrowed at Wallace's words.
It was clear that the conversation involved him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Don't you know who I am? After all these years, have you ever hearddisclose anything about Bryson? I always keep quiet about his matters.
His business is my business,” Wallace asserted.
His expression grave, Wallace said, "Now is not the tfor this.
If we bring him into our families, we'll be inviting serious trouble.
"1 Bringing him into their families? Hearing his name, Bryson knew they were discussing him.
Yet, the words "bring him into our families" sparked a whirl of questions in Bryson's mind.
What was the intent behind Wallace's words? As Bryson grappled with the implications of "bring him into our families," Wallace's voice brought Bryson back to reality.
"Alright, now that Amelie's away, let's reconvene in a few days.
Wallace lingered in the study after ending the call.
He remained seated briefly before making his way deeper into the room.
Peering through the curtain, Bryson caught only a shadowy glimpse of Wallace proceeding inward.
Click! A distinct click reached Bryson's ears, his eyes narrowing instinctively.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThrough a sliver in the curtain, he saw Wallace slipping behind the cabin the study.
Once the secret door shut, all was silent.
Bryson realized why his search had been fruitless: a hidden space lay beyond the cabinet.
Seizing the moment, Bryson emerged from his cover and exited the study, closing the door quietly behind him.
He recognized that another chance to explore would have to wait Porta e more opportune time.
After dodging a few patrols, Bryson made it back to Hamman's villa. This time, he entered through the front door.
A sudden pause in the living room; he sensed a presence.
His brow furrowed, he called out, "Who's there?" Clap! Clap!
The person seated on the living room sofa softly clapped her ed her hands, and the room was/abruptly bathed in light. Shielding his eyes from the glare, Bryson deepened his frown.
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