The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Grabbing Joselyn’s chin, Amelie made her meet her gaze.

“What are you good at, huh?”

Joselyn struggled to find the words, but nothing came out.

Impatiently, Amelie let go of her chin.

“In terms of appearance, you’re no match for her.

In terms of skills, there’s no point even talking about it, right? And her family background… she’s your dad’s own daughter.

He adores her.

So, tell me, how do you plan to compete with that?”

Every word Amelie uttered seemed to sting Joselyn deeply.

Yet, Joselyn didn’t talk back.

Instead, she quietly took a seat.

“Joselyn, do you remember the high hopes I had for you when I decided to take you in as my adopted daughter?”

“Mother, please, I’m begging for another chance.

I promise I won’t disappoint you again.

”

glanced towards Wallace’s study on the

is your final

we’re going to a party hosted by the

family will be there

know what you need to do,

replied in a soft voice, “I… I’ll do my best to

off, “I’ve already called

you trying to prove me right? Maloney isn’t the only one in line for

into you, why don’t we

Keith, and Hannah were gathered in the study, enveloped in a heavy silence that lingered

holding their breaths, worried they might get

sat in front of

screen without giving them

you busy? Or do you just want to ignore

flipping through the books on the coffee

up at Wallace and

going to listen,

”

Keith looked at each other, feeling a chill

always made them

from his computer to Hannah sitting on

causing trouble

just passing time

”