The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Hannah shook her head.

“I had a hunch they were up to something, but never thought they’d dig up info on me first.

Ever since I boarded the ship, Lyons’s known who I am, yet he’s been playing dumb.

Their ambition’s clear.

They want to take over the entire Compton family.

”

Bryson’s brow creased slightly.

“Did they ever bring up the forbidden drugs onboard?”

“No, but knowing who I am, they should know Jalen’s my cousin.

”

Hannah clicked her tongue, adding, “Seems like they’re testing to see if I’ll give up our deal for Jalen’s sake.

”

With a subtle smile, Bryson reassured, “Don’t stress.

I’ll be the one confronting them.

They won’t doubt you if I blow the whistle.

”

Realizing they knew Hannah’s true identity, Bryson was ready to act boldly.

“No way.

Hannah’s rejection

the

public with this, they’ll surely send someone to

Hannah wasn’t exaggerating.

had

they might match the Lyons family, wouldn’t want to pick a fight with

determined

“I’m not that

been really ambitious, finding every excuse to grow their

Newfort,

”

her lip,

want their schemes to succeed, and I don’t want you

”

arms around her, comforting

I’ve got this.

won’t let it

”

and soothing, sending shivers down the

nestled against him, slowly

like old times, just

led her by the hand to the other side

“Look at this view.

It’s beautiful.

”

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Hannah gazed at the distant sunset, her eyes