The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Phoenix adjusted his glasses and gave Hannah a regretful smile.

“I haven’t been much help.

Also, we’re deep into a project right now.

I’ll pass on the party tonight.

”

“Alright.

Anyone else interested in joining me?”

While most who dined with her last time were willing, Lewis opted out this time.

“The experiment is nearing a breakthrough.

I should stay at the laboratory tonight.

”

Hannah smiled reassuringly at him.

“I’ve been working on this project overseas for a long time.

A few more days won’t hurt.

Campbell will be joining

be a

”

Lewis agreed to

rest of her time in the laboratory

7 o’clock, Hannah received a text from Maloney,

will excuse themself soon

”

back, opened the door, and went

she entered, she ran into Phoenix, who was on his way

had changed out of his laboratory attire, Hannah asked,

by her sudden appearance, but quickly composed himself

need to

”

this, he hurried out, paused, and

“Enjoy the party tonight.

”

replied with a smile, “Sure, we

”

he left, Hannah walked into the laboratory to find only

of glassware clinking filled the otherwise

up until Hannah asked,

at Hannah, her

so he took them to another laboratory to conduct

”