NovelOnlineRemington moved closer with measured steps.
As the gap between them narrowed, Hannah felt the air grow heavier.
"So, if I'm so clued in, what should I do about it, in your opinion?" Hannah met his gaze coolly and offered a sly blink.
"Doing nothing wouldn't be out of character.
After all, I chose to work with you, knowing full well you'd stop at nothing to get what you want. Why would you spare a thought for those who don't matter to your plans?" At her words, Remington couldn't suppress a chuckle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Is that considered a compliment where you cfrom?" With a playful tilt of her head and a beaming smile, Hannah retorted, "Could be, couldn't it?" "Actually..." Remington paused, his hand reaching up to lightly graze Hannah's cheek.
His thumb and forefinger gently captured her chin, prompting her to look at him.
"Given the choice, I'd pick you as my partner.
You're sharp and driven.
Together we'd be..." He didn't finish, but his implication was enough to send a shiver through Hannah! There was a green-eyed monster lurking in the closet, surely overhearing every word. This thought made Hannah instinctively step back, just as a noise cfrom the closet! Remington's gaze snapped towards the sound.
"What was that?" "What?" For the first time, Hannah found herself fumbling over her words.
"I ~ I just knocked into the couch.
" "That's not it.
" Remington turned and made his way to the closet.
"That noise cfrom the closet.
Is there someone in here with you?" "Of course not.
Hannah shadowed him closely, her hand discreetly clutching a silver needle, ready to act in a pinch to knock Remington out! Just as Remington reached for the closet door, a gunshot rang out from outside.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHannah, her attention diverted, asked, "What was that?" "That sounded Like a gunshot.
"Remington, now drawn to the commotion outside halted his M advance and headed for the door. "I need to check that out.
"
Hannah cast a quick glance back at the closet before trailing affep M Remington. "I'm coming with you.
They had barely opened the door when a sharp scream @ghoed from outside "Someone is injured! Hurry up!" "Catch him! He's gone out the window!"
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