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

”

didn’t

“That’s okay.

so I understand if you’re not

”

“Oh, right.

Pierson inquired, “Can I

a bit

”

her situation, there was a noticeable pause

you reached out because

”

on the phone, his

is a hassle for you, just forget

”

“No issue at all.

responded, “I had

”

Pierson’s tone turned

from Archer Group’s entertainment company for a

be a ruse to

they picked a singing venue for

”

realized that even artists face

is going to pressure you,

”