The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Bryson, standing tall and imposing, matched Charlie in height but outmatched him in presence.

His face, void of any emotion, now displayed a clear look of disdain.

“Didn’t you hear what my friend just said? Are you looking for trouble?”

His presence was intimidating, filling the air with tension.

His hands, clenched into fists, suggested that with just a bit more force, Charlie’s neck could be in serious danger.

Feeling the deadly intent and the pain gripping his neck, Charlie quickly raised his hands in a gesture of peace.

“Let’s not make this worse.

It’d be unfortunate if you got in trouble for harming me and couldn’t leave Jade Paradise.

”

Charlie’s plea might seem like a cry for mercy, but smart folks knew he was actually throwing down a threat.

If Bryson laid a finger on him, chances were Bryson wouldn’t leave Jade Paradise without a few bruises.

The problem was, Bryson was the last person who would cave to such tactics.

“Guess we’ll find out,” Bryson said, tightening his grip on Charlie’s neck like it was no big deal.

Feeling the pressure, Charlie blurted out, “Hey! We messed up breaking in, but you don’t have to get your hands dirty over it!”

he’s got a

to stir up trouble,” Kohen chimed

Charlie jumped in.

you bosses get a free night at

Do we now need you

shot back, not

clear Charlie was in over

to play nice during inspections

were flexing their

trying to smooth things over with Kohen

folks upset you? Sorry

sure

rowdy guests

it ruining your

”

bringing a cigarette to life, its glowing tip held between his

goes down on the third

you’ve had your nosy look around up there, who’s to say what surveillance we’ll be under in the future? Will we

access to the third floor, a fact not

afford to rub them the wrong way, especially

drained of color, the realization hitting him like a

make

“We underestimated you.