Chapter 18

She stood to leave, but Hannah stopped her, “Wait”

Susan turned. “Something else?”

“Just thought you’d beg a little, given how much effort went into your proposal,” Hannah commented, eyeing the

documents in her hand.

Susan forced a grin. “So, is this personal for you?”

‘Not really Hannah replied bluntly “I’m just not sold on your business district. I don’t see it pulling in crowds. The country’s littered with these so-called ‘new areas, but how many actually take off?”

Susan sized her up. “With that vision of yours, I’m surprised you’re not some corporate spy sent to tank Brandon’s

company

“I’m not that capable, Hannah shrugged

Susan found some humor in the situation. “Guess not. But seriously, how’d you land a job at the Starlight Group? I heard it’s tough to get in.

Hannah gave her a look “Guess I’m just that good.”

Susan cracked a wry smile. “I thought with your business acumen, you must’ve gotten in through the back door.”

Hannah’s gaze sharpened. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

Susan laid it out. You’re not here thanks to Brandon?

“What’s it to you?”

“Plenty, Susan said, her smile fading as she locked eyes with Hannah. “It affects the happiness of a good friend of

mine. So, does it matter?”

Hannah frowned. “Sophia?”

Susan nodded. “Didn’t you know? They’ve been married

Hannah’s

that

and Hannah

it got to do

lightly.

Hannah’s

couldn’t tell if her shock included any hint of involvement in Sophia and Brandon’s

she dealt with Hannah. She was always straight

“What gives you the right to grill me? What’s it

cat and mouse. “Hopefully, it’s got nothing to do with me. Otherwise, it just shows Brandon’s a total jerk and paints Sophia as having lousy taste in men. Better to

alive.”

at Hannah breezily, turned on her heel,

call out to stop her,

staircase and glanced back at the meeting room, she noticed Hannah’s stunningly

her mind, nor did she care. Sophia had chosen to cut ties with

on, who he married was none

Chapter 18

of resentment towards Brandon. She couldn’t fathom how he could let go so

paying attention to her surroundings. She turned around too quickly and bumped into someone, papers flying everywhere

as she did. When she saw Brandon’s

but scold Susan. “Hey, watch where you’re going? The hallway’s

at Brandon and shot back. “Isn’t this wide hallway where

were keeping to the right.

Susan was speechless.

of a discussion? And on a call? With our backs

Susan fell silent.

put away his

Kent immediately shut it.

did Brandon turn to

wasn’t

and at the sound of Brandon’s deep, polite apology, she felt

done, it was

down to pick up her

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