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.

drummed her fingers on the

“Let’s proceed.

designated dealer, you wouldn’t mind if I selected someone to deal for

man didn’t concede

he sensed she

to deal yourself,

audience members aren’t permitted

”

Hannah shook her head.

have no such

”

The man nodded.

you wish to deal

Atticus, who sat quietly

“I choose him.

”

been attempting to blend into the background, appeared on the verge

in shock, and his trembling finger pointed

“Me? Really?”

man also turned to gaze

were being scrutinized