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

stern-faced man sitting opposite her, adding meaningfully, “Yet, it’s only you,

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to attention, Sadie elaborated, “Are

were coming back, he kicked his wife

the booth erupted in whoops and

woman who had occupied Declan’s thoughts day and night

a peculiar unease gnawed

one of his friends blurted

isn’t

Declan’s eyes met Hannah, radiant in her cascading wavy hair, captivating makeup, and a striking red dress that flattered her slender waist

at a distance, she

man and a troupe of sleazy youths, all clearly

that Carlos? The notorious playboy of

Hannah ends up with him, she’s done

“Maybe she’s into it.

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

never thought Declan’s wife would be so