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!”

got

to stir up trouble,”

Charlie jumped in.

right, you bosses get a free night at

Do we now need you to take care

shot back,

Charlie was in over

shots had to play nice during inspections at

his team were flexing their muscles and searching

and his crew walked in, trying to smooth things over with Kohen and

our folks upset you?

making sure everything’s

some rowdy

want it

”

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

goes down on the third floor

up there, who’s to say what

the third

way, especially after seeing who had

drained of color, the realization hitting him like

to make amends

“We underestimated you.