The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

As they were talking, Lydia’s phone buzzed.

Her expression shifted immediately.

She held up her phone towards Hannah.

“I need to take this.

I’ll step outside.

”

No sooner had Lydia left than Hannah began to dab at a wine stain on the back of her hand.

Suddenly, a sleazy hand clamped onto her shoulder.

“Hey gorgeous, find yourself alone? Mind if we join you?”

When Declan and Sadie stepped into Crimson Bar, Eliana and her small circle of friends had already settled into a booth for some time.

“Eliana, I’ve missed you like crazy!”

In a theatrical display, Sadie wrapped her arms around Eliana, clinging to her and putting on a cutesy act.

Sadie’s head, Eliana said softly, “Why do you still behave like

meaningfully, “Yet, it’s only you, my little

”

&

Sadie elaborated, “Are

you were coming back, he kicked his

booth erupted in whoops and hollers, and Eliana couldn’t suppress

who had occupied Declan’s thoughts day and night was now seated before him, locking eyes with

peculiar unease gnawed at

one of his

isn’t that your

captivating makeup, and a

at a distance,

overweight, overdressed man and

that Carlos? The notorious playboy of

Hannah ends up with him,

“Maybe she’s into it.

and comes to a bar? She’s fishing

I never thought Declan’s wife would