The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Rodrigo’s bullet barely missed her and struck the wall, leaving a dark hole.

“Damn!” Rodrigo cursed, aiming again at Hannah.

“You’re tough, dodging twice.

But not this time… I won’t miss again!”

As Winston knocked down the last attacker, he stood by Hannah and warned, “Dare to hurt her? She’s part of the Compton family.

If you kill her, my boss will make you pay!”

Rodrigo was about to fire but stopped at Winston’s words.

He eyed Winston suspiciously.

“You’re from the Compton family in Newfort?”

Winston, pulling out something to prove his identity, stated, “We’re here on orders from the boss.

If we just vanish or something happens to us on this ship, do you really think he would let you off the hook?”

In Newfort, Rodrigo held considerable influence, yet he never risked crossing Wallace, the notorious leader of Newfort’s shadowy world.

“It’s all a big misunderstanding.

” Rodrigo put away his firearm, casually tossing it to someone behind him.

Advancing with a grin, he addressed Hannah.

“My apologies, Miss.

on the lookout for someone and didn’t

Truly, we’re sorry.

You’re Mr.

we gotta show you folks some

is no need to search through this

”

on the floor, Rodrigo

useless bunch!

Check every single room!”

“Yeah… Understood… Mr.

Wilde.

”

a smile once

“I’ve never met Mr.

or dealt with him, but being on the same ship

about a drink,

head to

“No thanks…”

“Go ahead.

with

Hannah gave Winston a playful

frown, turned, and signaled to

“Sounds great.

Let’s go.

”

quickly opened

are you alright? What was that commotion earlier? Were they fighting?” Rocco