The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

After ending the call, Hannah pondered briefly before dialing Pierson’s number.

The phone rang several times before someone answered.

The man’s voice was gentle as he said, “Hello, may I know who is calling?”

This was Hannah’s new number; she had never used it to call Pierson before.

She had assumed he might not pick up the call, planning to reach him through an app if that happened.

But, to her surprise, he picked up.

“It’s me.

I’m…”

They hadn’t contacted each other in a long time.

Before she could finish, Pierson interrupted with a joyful surprise in his voice, “Hannah! It’s you! It’s been a while since we last talked.

I remember asking you about participating in a film project, and you didn’t reply.

I worried I might have upset you.

”

“I’m sorry.

I was swamped with things back then.

abroad and it

”

and didn’t

“That’s okay.

the entertainment business, so I understand if you’re

”

“Oh, right.

Pierson inquired, “Can I help you

a bit

”

shared her situation, there was a noticeable

you reached out

”

was mumbling to himself on the

this is a hassle for you, just forget

”

“No issue at all.

had no intentions of

”

tone turned

from Archer Group’s entertainment company

out to be a ruse to

they picked a singing venue

”

that even artists face

to pressure you, feel free to turn

”