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.

”

by Hannah’s implication, Victoria demanded, “Can you clarify what you

simply shook her head

you? Did

“Yes.

leave now,”

you!” Victoria exclaimed, visibly

said, “Fine! Just hope you never see

Bryson approached Hannah and remarked, “Sometimes people fail

”

appreciate it,” Hannah replied,

turned to Bryson with a calm expression and

pointless to blame her

the real

”

“Who?” Bryson asked, curious.

at him and countered, “Why are you so eager to

up trouble?” Bryson

Hannah intently before

tell

”