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.

”

being there was for Hannah’s sake; the island itself

the island and assumed Bryson intended to

in business with Bryson, he attempted

Miss Moore has taken a liking to this island,

won’t compete for

”

if he did bid, he stood no chance against

“That’s not

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

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

social standing, he dared not act

wipe the sweat from his forehead and hastily walk

confident individuals who presumed

Coen had left, Hannah shifted her gaze,

staff had told her the ferry would only

to meet there, Hannah speculated that he