The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Everyone was taken aback by this sudden escalation, rising in shock.

They couldn’t fathom that Coen, in a life-or-death wager, had led to such a grave circumstance.

These affluent heirs were accustomed to a life of luxury and trivial misdeeds, not witnessing potential homicide firsthand.

Their expressions paled with dread.

“This is a civilized society! Murder is a criminal offense!”

“Overlook this just this once! Losing his life over a game? That’s going too far!”

“Yes, he acted impulsively.

Let’s not escalate this.

”

The murmurs from the crowd all pleaded for the masked man to spare Coen.

man remained unperturbed, sitting calmly

made the choice to stake

into it, but once committed in my games, there’s no retreat,” he said, his tone icy and resolute,

of distraction,

moved with lightning speed, grabbing the knife from the table and driving

“Ah! No!”

the room as the blade pierced

blood spreading rapidly around him, his agonized cries chilling

everyone froze

premeditated murder!”

“I’m simply ensuring

”

Bang!

out as another knife was thrown

staff member

“Go ahead, sir.

Take your own life.

”