The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

As they drove towards Palmetan, Lydia enthusiastically shared her plans for the island with Hannah.

After outlining her vision, she grabbed Hannah’s arm and gave it an excited shake.

“Do you think I have a good shot at winning the auction?”

Hannah believed that if it were merely about outbidding some affluent heir, Lydia would Likely succeed.

However, she had a nagging feeling that this auction might not be so straightforward.

“Hannah, what’s wrong?” Lydia finally noticed her friend’s preoccupation.

“You’ve seemed distracted ever since we got in the car.

Don’t you want to come?”

“No, it’s not that,” Hannah quickly reassured her.

“If I didn’t want to come, I would have told you outright.

”

“That’s true.

” Lydia blinked, puzzled.

“Then why do you seem so out of sorts?”

Hannah harbored a vague sense of unease, worried about what might await them on the island.

Yet, considering the gathering of affluent guests, she hoped any potential threats would tread carefully.

Her expression softened.

“I just woke up too early and I’m still feeling a bit sleepy.

My reactions are a bit slow today.

”

cue, Lydia suggested, “Why don’t you rest a bit in the car? I’ll wake you when

”

“Okay”.

closed her eyes to

came to a stop, Hannah’s eyes snapped

arrived at the dock leading to Palmetan’s island,

a staff member welcomed

only operates two

island is only partially developed, so cell service

But don’t worry.

facilities and

”

staff,

here for the

ferry available to

staff member turned to her

Miss, there are only two

you might have to stay

But don’t worry.

accommodations and dining

”

lost in thoughts of the

You can just make out the island

gaze, Hannah looked

breeze Lifted her hair as she

with green vegetation, was

island is developed,

skilled staff and emergency medical

”

staff’s reassuring

rds, Hannah remained cautious.

slightly as they boarded the