The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Lydia, who had been playing beach basketball nearby, jogged over to Hannah when she spotted her.

“Why did you two come out so late? Just now, Atticus Pearson said he was hosting tonight’s entertainment.

He’s the owner of the island.

”

“Did he bring forward the auction of the island?” Hannah inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Lydia paused, struck by the question.

“That’s right.

We haven’t seen him all day, and he hasn’t mentioned the auction to us.

Maybe he plans to discuss it at dinner? After all, that’s when everyone will be there.

”

Did Atticus know the island’s secret from the start? Did he orchestrate this entire scenario just to lure them here and buy time?

Bryson, standing beside her, advised cautiously, “Regardless, you shouldn’t participate in the auction.

It’s best if you avoid the party tonight.

”

“No way!”

Hannah’s arm, her voice taking

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I’ll only have Brayden

come with me,

”

refuse Lydia’s earnest request, Hannah nodded with a resigned

“Don’t worry, I’ll go.

off and have

need to discuss something

Mitchell.

”

Lydia bounded away, Hannah turned to Bryson,

not going to the party

”

taken aback by her assertion, raised

“Why?” he asked.

ask when you already

at Bryson with a sense

dinner party, which is why you don’t want me to

by yourself? Do I seem Like a

Such an exasperating man!

him, “If something were to happen, at least you’d be there to

to snoop around the island, but if Pearson is looking for trouble, I won’t just stand