The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Hannah and Bryson both turned to face Melina.

Bryson spoke first, his gaze icy as he addressed her.

“You’re aware Hannah isn’t responsible for the theft, yet you’ve still implicated her.

”

“It’s not my fault.

I thought the waitress was telling the truth.

”

“So, you can casually slander her?” Grace retorted, her tone sharp with anger.

Melina clenched her teeth, unwilling to confess.

“I didn’t intend it.

Everyone makes mistakes.

Now that the diamonds have been found in my bag, I’m facing public scrutiny.

Isn’t that enough?”

Hannah regarded her icily.

“So, what did you call out to me for?”

Melina hesitated, her gaze shifting.

When she noticed a waitress approaching nearby, she abruptly spoke up.

want to be

want to cause any

don’t want our conflict to continue

”

insincerity, Hannah remained

“Fine, whatever.

don’t wish to quarrel with you

”

to

alled out, “Wait!”

Hannah frowned, growing impatient.

a scene at the party, but my patience

persist, I’ll slap

”

waitress carrying glasses of wine

of wine from the

“I’ve lost.

I can’t compete with

end to our feud

”

agitated,

change of heart

at the wine in Melina’s hand, she replied with a slight smile, “I’m hesitant to drink the wine you’re

may have tampered

”

pang of guilt as Hannah’s words struck

insisted, “I merely took

can see for

would I drug you? I’m

I’ve decided to stop.