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.

like sorting out

you’re the one

”

words, Hannah scoffed,

said calmly, “Aren’t we just using each other? Besides, we’re father

be a

”

the test without your

don’t need

”

Wallace didn’t argue.

know you’re capable, but someone in the organization is against you,

forget about following

”

hinted, “Tomorrow’s

but he’s

make sure

I’m not worried.

”

his coffee, said slowly,

this valuable assistant completely if Miss

up as she glared

He knew too much!

“No

been a loose

you help

Maloney grinned.

“Mr.

a clever

to work under Miss

“Mr.

you’re the talk of

you,” Wallace said with