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.

”

Hannah’s sake; the island itself held no

apparent fondness for the island and assumed Bryson intended to

in business with

if Miss Moore has taken a liking to

won’t compete for the

”

if he

“That’s not

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

Bryson in front of onlookers, but

Bryson’s high social standing, he dared not act

could only wipe the sweat from his

overly confident individuals who presumed

left, Hannah shifted her gaze, scanning the

didn’t spot Merlin, though the staff had told her the ferry would

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