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 sake; the island

apparent fondness for the island and assumed Bryson intended to

engage in business with

has taken a liking to this

compete for

”

his words amusing; even if he did

scoffed, “That’s not

”

Coen’s expression darkened.

H

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

social standing,

wipe the sweat from his forehead and hastily walk

always those overly confident individuals who presumed they deserved

had left, Hannah shifted her

spot Merlin, though the staff had told her the ferry would only

break her promise to meet there, Hannah speculated that he might