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.

to be

want to

I don’t want our conflict to continue like

”

insincerity,

“Fine, whatever.

to quarrel with

”

to

alled out, “Wait!”

Hannah frowned, growing impatient.

I don’t want to cause a scene at the party, but my patience is wearing

you persist,

”

a waitress carrying glasses of wine happened to pass

from the tray, approached Hannah,

“I’ve lost.

admit I can’t

our feud by

”

demeanor, previously agitated, had now shifted

sudden change of heart and

in Melina’s hand, she replied with a slight

fear you may have tampered

”

guilt as Hannah’s words struck a

insisted, “I merely took it from the

see

drug you?

I’ve decided to stop.