The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

He pulled out a chair and sat down, glancing at Hannah.

“It’s nothing serious.

I can handle it without your help.

”

Seeing Bryson feigning strength again, Hannah dressed, walked barefoot across the carpet, and joined him at the small table.

As she peeled an egg, she asked him, “What’s the deal with you and Wilde?”

Bryson, hesitant to discuss it, was interrupted by Hannah’s firm gaze.

“If you keep quiet, we’re done once we leave this ship.

”

After a moment’s thought, Bryson chose to reveal the truth.

“Wilde is involved in more than just money laundering.

He’s trafficking in banned drugs and dealing in arms too.

”

“I’m aware.

You had your people investigate me.

”

Bryson gazed deeply into Hannah’s eyes and admitted, “I never meant to drag you into this.

handle everything and then

I didn’t see this coming, him getting caught by the

was dealing with

was in my

got cozy with some

a big help to those gangs,

kicked him out, he went

more daring, and I needed to stop

”

much

everything Rocco uncovered was accurate, but what

Bryson was aware she had sent

trusted Bryson wouldn’t harm

of my

“Yes.

” Bryson nodded.

about your cousin when I investigated Wilde right after I got to

already set up the

I’d have thought he was fooling you, pretending to

”

stayed quiet,

said

to launder

I’ll help move the last 2

”

Hannah put her fork down and looked at

where those illegal drugs

”

Bryson shook

need for you to