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.

”

bit in the

”

“Okay”.

eyes to rest, but sleep eluded

a stop, Hannah’s eyes

Palmetan’s island, with the vast sea stretching

out, a staff member welcomed

is a private island, the port only operates two ferries daily and

I should remind you that the island is only partially developed, so

But don’t worry.

facilities and our staff will

”

staff, Hannah

here for the

there be a ferry available to take us

member turned to her with an apologetic

earlier, Miss, there are only

auction runs late, you might have to stay

But don’t worry.

and dining are

”

already lost in thoughts

You can just make

excited gaze,

her hair as she caught the faint scent of

island, lush with green vegetation, was just

half of the island is developed,

emergency medical personnel on

”

the staff’s reassuring

rds, Hannah remained cautious.

slightly as