The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Joselyn’s lips quivered and her complexion turned ashen with fear at Hannah’s threat.

“What do you want?” Amelie cast a frosty gaze in Hannah’s direction.

Hannah, with a twinkle in her eye and a radiant smile, responded to Amelie, “I’m not planning anything much.

I’ve heard about a forthcoming venture by the organization.

Being a part of it now, I assume you’ll need my involvement, right?”

“Absolutely not! Mom, you’ve promised me I’ll be in charge of this business…”

Before Joselyn could finish stating their prior agreement about managing the venture, Amelie cut her off sharply, “Fine, I agree.

You can handle this business deal.

Consider it.

a test of your capabilities.

But remember, this business is crucial for the Compton family.

If you fail to secure it…”

Amelie paused, idly playing with her emerald bracelet, then gave Hannah a stern look.

“Should the Compton family disapprove of your failure, even your father might not be able to shield you.

”

but I’ll decide who

”

exited the

living room, a worried Joselyn turned to

did you

“What do you know?”

you believe it’s a real business

your father’s past setbacks with them

to

”

long and charming eyes and said, “Since she’s so eager to do it, let’s

leaned in

as she exclaimed, “I’m going to find

tiny building in the east yard,

trailing behind Hannah,

apologize for

”

“No need to worry.

that

opportunity to rescue your sister

”

business the Compton family wants to

began to explain, “It’s less of

called the

gangs

the Blackeye Underground City has been at odds with