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.

don’t want to be

want to

our

”

insincerity,

“Fine, whatever.

to quarrel with you

”

to depart,

alled out, “Wait!”

Hannah frowned, growing impatient.

to cause a scene at the party, but my patience is

you persist, I’ll

”

carrying glasses of

the tray, approached Hannah, and

“I’ve lost.

I can’t compete with

put an end to our feud by drinking this glass of wine

”

demeanor, previously agitated,

sudden change of heart

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

fear you may have tampered with

”

guilt as Hannah’s words

she insisted, “I merely took it from

can see for

would I drug you? I’m

I’ve decided to stop.