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“Tyson has it.” I frowned. “And why would you want it?”

He glanced at Dad. “Just need to update the software.”

“Right,” I said, not buying it whatsoever. So much for not lying to each other. I looked at Dad. Why was he giving Brad a thankful smile?

“Tyson, can I have Hannah’s phone?” Brad said to Tyson but kept his eyes on me. I saw a hell of a lot of anger behind his calm voice. His eyes were painted in fury.

Tyson handed my phone to him.

“I’ll just need it for an hour. You aren’t leaving yet?” Brad’s eyes were still locked with mine.

“Nah, I have to speak with Eve about this stupid party she’s throwing.” I looked at my phone and my heart jumped. I couldn’t have him seeing what I had been looking at. I snatched the phone from his hand, unlocked it, deleted the pages and the history and handed it back to him.

He frowned at my abrupt behavior and I smiled. I hoped he didn’t question me on it.

“I’ll drop it by the house when it’s done.” Brad’s eyes dropped to the mark on my neck and he smirked at me, as if he was proud.

I shook my head. Thanks to him and his mark, I had scored the attention of my brother and, in the end, Dad.

“No worries, Brad.” I walked around him and headed for the exit. I didn’t really give another thought as to why he wanted my phone. He was all over the technology side of things. I pushed the clubhouse door open. Now to face Eve.

God, I hoped she had dropped the idea of me pleading with Dad to let her have her party.

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