The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

But Hannah remained standing, her eyes icy, not showing any interest in engaging with Wallace.

Maloney, passing by Hannah, settled down and prepared a cup of coffee for Wallace.

“I wouldn’t have recognized her as someone I knew if I hadn’t seen her today.

”

“Oh, really?” Wallace perked up with interest.

“You two know each other?”

“It’s an old story.

I mentioned to Miss Moore that it must be fate, Maloney replied, a warm smile replacing his usual cold demeanor.

Wallace, his gaze intense, turned to Hannah.

“The assessment was just a front.

To lead the Compton family in Caditown, it’s not enough to just pass a test.

The Compton family’s unique position in Caditown attracts a lot of attention.

Remington isn’t stupid.

He knows I wouldn’t let you take over the Compton family just because you’re my daughter.

”

Hannah’s brow furrowed.

“Let’s cut to the chase.

If the assessment was unnecessary, why go through all the trouble?”

Wallace’s smile widened.

out bad

people have infiltrated our organization, and you’re the one who can clean it

”

scoffed, “So, you’re using

said calmly, “Aren’t we just using each

be

”

can pass the test without

need

”

Wallace didn’t argue.

but someone in the organization is

about following

”

then hinted, “Tomorrow’s the

but

sure

I’m not worried.

”

his coffee, said

losing this valuable assistant completely if Miss

eyebrows shot up as she

He knew too much!

chuckled, “No need for

a loose cannon

about you help me run

Maloney grinned.

“Mr.

that’s a

me to work under

“Mr.

you’re the talk

respects you,” Wallace said with a