The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

ALL Victoria could feel was frustration, and her anger was about to burst.

Her friends noticed how infuriated she was, and they all kept their mouths shut.

They glanced at each other and nudged Sadie forward.

“Sadie, what’s wrong with you? You didn’t defend Victoria just now! You stirred the pot with those rumors before, now you’re just going to stand back and watch? Did you just use Victoria as your shield?”

As Victoria’s eyes flared up, she turned to Sadie and grunted, “Are you using me?”

Sadie felt the accusation like a physical blow, causing her to wince and discreetly pinch herself to regain composure.

“Why would you say that? I would never use you!” Sadie raised her eyes to meet Victoria’s, her voice tinged with a hint of fear.

“I’ve already mentioned my brother’s complicated issues with her.

How could I possibly speak up? Standing out today would only make her use my brother’s situation against me, leading to more trouble than we can handle.

This woman is cunning! If I get entangled with her, you’ll be dragged into this mess too, Victoria.

I don’t want you involved with her.

”

Victoria scrutinized Sadie with a wary eye.

“Are you being honest?”

the truth!” Sadie

have no reason to

You know that.

”

convinced by Sadie’s plea, Victoria scoffed, “No matter

for life! If she dares provoke me again, I’m going to make her life a

the second floor, covered the cost of their

of the student named Scarlett, who was particularly talkative, took the seat next to Hannah and animatedly

“As medical students, have any of

Scarlett paused to think,

doesn’t take on students,

with

Professor Campbell say something to you, Miss Moore? Is

other students, who turned to listen to

“No,” Hannah clarified gently.

“I was merely curious.

how would

“That’s understandable.

you planning to stay and teach us

and said, “I’m afraid I’ll disappoint