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 your

want to cause any more

don’t want our

”

Melina’s insincerity, Hannah remained

“Fine, whatever.

to

”

about to depart, Melina

alled out, “Wait!”

Hannah frowned, growing impatient.

cause a scene at the party, but my patience

you persist,

”

that moment, a waitress carrying glasses of wine

from the tray, approached Hannah, and offered her

“I’ve lost.

can’t compete

feud by drinking this glass of wine

”

demeanor, previously agitated, had now shifted

sudden change of heart and genuine

wine in Melina’s hand, she replied with a slight smile, “I’m

may have tampered

”

a pang of guilt as Hannah’s words struck a

tighter, she insisted, “I merely took it

see

would I drug you?

I’ve decided to stop.