The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Victoria faced Hannah defensively and retorted, “I have nothing to talk with you about.

”

“Just a minute.

With so many people around, do you think I’m going to do something to you?” Hannah replied, her smile easing the tension slightly.

“I’m not afraid!” Victoria snapped back, her lips pressed tightly together as she approached Hannah.

Noticing Bryson nearby, Hannah glanced his way, and he discreetly stepped back, giving them space.

Victoria halted in front of Hannah, her voice tinged with defiance.

“Are you satisfied now? You’ve finally gotten rid of me!”

Hannah looked past the bitterness in Victoria’s words and spoke softly.

“Sometimes, the path you take isn’t wrong because of your choices, but because others have steered you that way.

Changing schools might actually be good for you.

I hope you come to understand what I’m trying to say.

”

Victoria demanded, “Can you clarify what you

shook her head and remained

and snapped, “What’s wrong with you? Did you ask me to come here just to say

“Yes.

can leave now,” Hannah

exclaimed,

breath to calm herself, she said, “Fine! Just hope you never see me

Bryson approached Hannah and

”

appreciate it,”

Bryson with a calm expression

pointless to

the real

”

“Who?” Bryson asked, curious.

and countered, “Why are you so eager to know? Are you planning to stir up

stirring up trouble?”

Hannah intently before

think you should tell

”