The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

The tension in the room dissipated as the others realized he was true to his word.

Hannah turned slightly.

“Could someone attend to his wound and escort him out?”

At that moment, the staff member interjected, “The game has officially commenced.

No one is permitted to leave the hall until it concludes.

”

“Is that the case?” Hannah replied smoothly.

“Since you’re permitted to leave, could you fetch some bandages and medicine for us?”

Her unforeseen request momentarily bewildered the staff member.

He cast a glance at the man, seeking direction.

“Boss…”

“Accede to the guest’s request,” the man instructed.

The staff member obediently left the room.

fingers

“Let’s proceed.

mind if I selected someone to deal for us, would

time, the man didn’t concede

reason, he sensed she was guiding

you prefer to deal yourself, that’s

members aren’t permitted to

”

Hannah shook her head.

have no such

”

The man nodded.

wish to

Hannah said, pointing to Atticus, who sat quietly

“I choose him.

”

into the background, appeared on the verge of

in shock, and his trembling finger pointed

“Me? Really?”

also turned

moment, Atticus felt as if he were being scrutinized by a venomous snake, his blood