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 you and

a while, and he was pretty

”

asked, “But you are just as

have

“Don’t sell yourself short.

were the only one who could keep pace with

Campbell’s train of thought.

way to go to match

”

you don’t believe

Don’t you agree, Lewis?”

glance at him with a

Lewis simply shrugged.

I’m not the brightest

taken the

more times than

”

by Saul?” Hannah raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised, “But his research work

”

of it! We

Mr.

full responsibility for the error, which is why Phoenix managed

”

before, and it

Judy nodded in agreement.

was quite the

with you being overseas, it’s understandable that

”

arrived, Lewis grabbed a plate

meat hit the grilling plate, it let out

mouthwatering aroma.

tension melted away, and the group grew more

opportunity, Hannah asked, “So, what happened with the

out a heavy sigh, propping her chin up with her