The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Shortly after, a stout man approached from behind and positioned himself next to the table where the two sat.

“Mr.

Mitchell, I didn’t anticipate this island catching your eye.

It seems the island really is appealing,” he remarked, addressing Bryson.

Glancing at Hannah, he then turned back to Bryson, adding, “Having a competitor as formidable as you, I might as well give up hope.

”

Hannah recognized him immediately; he was Coen Sullivan, the CEO of a listed company in Valmere.

He was known for his unethical business practices.

Disinterested, she looked away.

Bryson, without acknowledging Coen, replied icily, “I have no interest in this island.

”

for being there was for Hannah’s

Hannah’s apparent fondness for the island and assumed Bryson intended

in business with

Moore has taken a liking to this island, we’ll graciously step

won’t compete for

”

even if he did bid, he stood no

“That’s not

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

had hoped to establish rapport with Bryson in front of onlookers, but Bryson’s dismissive demeanor left him

aware of Bryson’s high social standing, he

the sweat from his forehead

those overly confident individuals

Coen had left, Hannah shifted her gaze, scanning the

didn’t spot Merlin, though the staff had told her the ferry would only make two round

meet there, Hannah speculated that he might already be on the island or would catch