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 Hannah’s sake; the island itself held

island and assumed Bryson intended to purchase it

to engage in business with Bryson,

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

compete for the

”

he

“That’s not

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

rapport with Bryson in front of onlookers, but Bryson’s dismissive demeanor left

of Bryson’s high social standing, he dared not act

the sweat from

were always those overly confident individuals who

shifted

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