The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Wallace was incredibly calm in the face of their hurtful comments.

“Come on, people.

It’s just a seat.

Taking it doesn’t mean my daughter is disrespecting the rules or has bad manners.

It’s been twenty years since the last time we’ve had this kind of gathering, so we should cut each other some slack, especially over such a minor mistake.

Besides, I know you’ve always wanted to take that seat but couldn’t because you uphold the rules like they’re a cult manifesto.

My daughter just happens to be more unsuspecting and open-minded than most of us.

”

Then, responding to their comments about his daughter, Wallace’s expression became grim.

“I know she can be careless, but I don’t reprimand her over trivial matters.

”

“Excuse me?” The head of the Austin family blurted out, clearly offended by Wallace’s words.

rest of the Austins were outraged but

been regarded as superior among the

families were crumbling down,

their prestige, but even their current strength fell short against

the Austins could only suck their anger

“Don’t worry, Hannah.

against you,” Amelie butted in, sitting

yet, so it’s not surprising

”

but her words were

she winked

chimed in, “Aren’t we here for a casual

seat next

confusing, but let’s just follow the

”

Joselyn’s words were meant

had been silent the whole time, but now, she turned

Hannah retorted unflinchingly,

just a casual dinner, so sitting