Just as he finished speaking, a sharp knock echoed at the door of the study.


    Miss, theres a Mr.


    Lyons outside the manor who ims to be from the Lyons family and wants to see you, came the voice from the doorway.


    Do they really intend to make a move? Dotson frowned, a deep furrow forming on his brow.


    Just as he was about to step out, Hannah stopped him.


    Wait a moment.


    Dont rush into anything.


    Go and ask Remingtone in alone.


    Dotson nodded, grasping Hannahs intent.


    Got it! Ill bring him in! After a short while, Dotson returned and knocked on the door.


    He didnt enter the study until he heard Hannah call out, Come in.


    Boss, he is here.


    .. s ...


    Casting a disdainful nce at Remington, Dotson said, His people are all held back outside by our men.


    Dont worry, Boss.


    Alright, you can leave now.


    I need to speak with Mr.


    Lyons in private, Hannah said.


    Got it.


    Dotson turned and shot Remington a warning re.


    Ill be outside.


    Boss, just call me if you need anything.


    Then, he walked out, closing the door behind him.


    Once the door clicked shut, a heavy silence settled in the study.


    Hannah nced up at Remington and asked, Mr.


    Lyons, what can I do for you? Remington studied her intently for a moment before finally saying, I think we should cooperate. Hannah smiled faintly.


    I see what you mean, Mr.


    Lyons.


    But Im a bit confused.


    Werent we partners before? That was merely a facade, Remington said as he stared at her intently.


    Hannah couldnt help butugh.


    Oh, so you were lying when you said you wanted to cooperate with me before? If it was just a facade, then why did youe here to tell me this? In response to Hannahs question, Remington simply smiled.


    He looked at her and said, Arent we alike? You imed you would cooperate with me to defeat Wace and help secure your position.


    But what you did in the hospital ispletely at odds with what you promised me.


    You saved Wace and even killed Amelie.


    You must have had your own selfish motives all along.


    Lets cut to the chase.


    Its too tedious for us to beat around the bush.


    Hannah nodded. Mr.


    Lyons, please tell me what kind of cooperation youre looking for.


    What do you expect from me? I should let you know that Im now in charge of the Compton family.


    Theres no need for you to mention your cooperation conditions with Wilfred anymore.


    Remington replied, Of course.


    My goal isnt to cooperate with him; its my fathers directive.


    You must have seen that there are quite a few of our people stationed outside the Compton familys manortely.


    Noticing Hannahs nod, Remington continued, My father sent them to keep an eye on you.


    Yes, I suspected as much, said Hannah.


    You dont seem concerned about that? Remington asked, studying her face.


    Hannah shrugged.


    Its not that Im not worried; I just have confidence that my people can handle yours.


    Mr.


    Lyons, if your men decide to act, wont you end up suffering significant losses?