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.

traveled abroad and it slipped

”

smiled and didn’t care

“That’s okay.

in the entertainment business, so I understand

”

“Oh, right.

Pierson inquired, “Can I help

there’s a bit

”

there was a

you reached out because of

”

on the phone, his face twisted

a hassle for you, just

”

“No issue at all.

had

”

tone turned

from Archer Group’s entertainment company for

out to be a ruse to

why they picked a singing

”

even artists

pressure you, feel free to turn

”