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.

“Why do you still

eyes then shifted to the stern-faced man sitting opposite her, adding meaningfully, “Yet, it’s only you, my little sweetheart, who seems to think of

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to attention, Sadie elaborated, “Are

heard you were coming back, he kicked his wife

in whoops and hollers, and Eliana couldn’t

Declan’s thoughts day and night was now seated before him, locking eyes

peculiar unease gnawed

he was about to speak, one of

Declan, isn’t that your

hair, captivating makeup, and a striking red dress that flattered her

at a distance, she was undeniably

overdressed man and

Carlos? The notorious

with

“Maybe she’s into it.

kind of decent woman dresses Like that and comes to a bar? She’s

never thought Declan’s wife would be