The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

The man on the other end pinched the bridge of his nose, sounding mildly exasperated.

“If you’re concerned about your reputation, I can assist you next time.

But if Pierson declines, my hands are tied.

”

“Fine! If you won’t help me, I’ll handle it on my own!” Victoria snapped, hanging up in frustration without waiting for a reply.

She clenched her phone tightly and pivoted to push the door open, but someone from inside beat her to it, walking out.

Hannah and Victoria came face-to-face.

Victoria’s expression soured, and she turned to force the door open.

“You wouldn’t want to further embarrass yourself, would you? I believe it’s time to put an end to this,” Hannah interjected suddenly.

Victoria’s hand relaxed on the doorknob as she swiveled to confront Hannah with a sharp look.

“What exactly are you implying?!”

Hannah responded calmly, “You’re also a student, and I’d rather not create a scene.

you leave now, we can both handle this

you push forward, it might get messy,

”

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should I be the one to leave? It’s clear you’re just trying to

she’s already lost, and you want me to leave to spare her the embarrassment,”

the argument, Hannah decided

but it seemed Victoria was determined to escalate

on her own.

point in stopping her any

“Alright, then.

inside,” Hannah stated with a calm

was momentarily taken aback by Hannah’s tranquil smile and found herself unable to let go of the

already hinted that

whereas staying might lead to her own

thoughts, Victoria felt her resentment

could decide on her next move, Hannah entered the door first,

“Think it over.

”

Sadie emerged quietly from

Pierson