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.

”

there was for Hannah’s sake; the island itself held no allure for

perceived Hannah’s apparent fondness for the island and assumed Bryson intended to purchase it to please

engage in business with Bryson, he attempted flattery,

liking

won’t compete for

”

found his words amusing; even if he did bid, he

scoffed, “That’s

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

of onlookers, but Bryson’s dismissive demeanor left him seething

Bryson’s high social standing, he dared not

the sweat from his

overly confident individuals who

shifted her gaze, scanning

spot Merlin, though the staff had told

Merlin wouldn’t break her promise to meet there, Hannah speculated that he might already be on