The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Despite Malvina’s cries echoing behind them, Hannah acted as if she didn’t hear a thing.

Soon, Bryson picked up the phone.

“What happened?” he inquired immediately.

Surprised by his direct approach, Hannah hesitated before responding, “Can’t I just call you without a reason?”

“Given the tension between us, I assume you wouldn’t call unless it’s important,” he replied.

Hannah paused for a moment, deciding not to refute his statement.

“You’re right.

I’m actually in a bit of a situation here,” she admitted.

She briefly explained the recent events to Bryson, then added, “You know Officer Stevenson, could you get in touch with him for me? I need his assistance with what just occurred.

”

Bryson was silent for a moment after hearing her account.

“So, you’re saying Tyshawn’s fiancee was nearly killed today?” he finally said.

“Yes,” Hannah replied tersely.

have reasons to believe

”

deepened

you so

mall earlier today, and she was loudly claiming

noticed someone watching us closely while we were inside the store, and that suspicious attention vanished

I was their

in the

stopped in her tracks and added, “That’s too much of a

It doesn’t feel right.

the assassins were efficient and seemed

were professionally trained, likely

”

Amelie’s doing, how could her people have mistaken

was puzzled by

“I’m not sure yet.

two of the attackers, but

”

to the underground parking lot to handle

”

“Sure.

ring him

leave there now,” said