The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Judy turned to Hannah and looped her arm through hers, suggesting, “Let’s celebrate with some barbecue tonight.

I know this new restaurant nearby that’s supposed to be amazing!”

“Sounds perfect,” Hannah agreed with a smile.

“It’s my treat.

”

“Hannah, you are a gem!” Judy exclaimed, enveloping Hannah in an exaggerated hug.

She turned to Lewis and asked, “Hannah’s treating tonight.

Do you want to join us?”

Lewis nodded.

“I can’t say no to a free meal.

”

Glancing at Stella and Phoenix, he asked, “What about you two? Are you coming?”

At that moment, Stella had already packed up, her coat dr@ped over her arm.

“No thanks.

You guys go ahead.

”

As Stella left, Phoenix offered a gentle smile and replied, “Have fun.

I’ll sit this one out.

”

In the end, only Judy, Lewis, and two other girls ended up going to the barbecue joint.

As they settled into their seats, Judy couldn’t help but vent, “Honestly, since you left, our lab’s efficiency has taken a nosedive.

Because of this, Mr.

comparisons between

a while, and he was

”

you are just as competent

could there have been any

“Don’t sell yourself short.

showed us that you were the only

Campbell’s train of thought.

a long way to go

”

you don’t believe me, ask him

Don’t you agree, Lewis?”

casting a glance

Lewis simply shrugged.

I’m not the brightest in

Phoenix has taken the brunt of

times than I

”

eyebrow, clearly surprised, “But his research work has rarely had any

”

got an earful last time, but Phoenix got the worst of it! We were on the brink of success, and one slip-up from Phoenix brought the whole project

Mr.

for the error, which is

”

about this from Saul before, and

Judy nodded in agreement.

the ordeal at

being overseas, it’s understandable that you don’t

”

the meat arrived, Lewis grabbed a plate and

let out a satisfying sizzle, filling the

mouthwatering aroma.

tension melted away, and

“So, what happened with

heavy sigh, propping her