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.

”

was for Hannah’s

however, perceived Hannah’s apparent fondness for the island and

business with Bryson, he

a liking to this island,

won’t compete for the

”

amusing; even if he did bid, he stood no chance against

“That’s

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

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

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

could only wipe the sweat from his forehead and hastily

always those overly confident individuals who presumed they

shifted her gaze, scanning the

told her the ferry would

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