The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Grace appeared perturbed, her gaze tinged with mischief.

“I just arrived a moment ago.

”

She fixed a piercing stare on Ryleigh.

“I heard someone suggest that if Hannah isn’t worthy of Mr.

Mitchell, you believe you’re suitable to marry into the Mitchell family.

”

The girls’ faces blanched with fear, and they vehemently denied it.

Unfazed, Grace was astute and not easily deceived.

She took out her phone and declared, “I recorded your conversation.

Would you like to hear it?”

The recording captured their unscrupulous laughter at Hannah, which irked Ryleigh.

“Miss Mitchell, I don’t believe I’ve offended you.

Why are you eavesdropping on us?”

“This is a public place.

If you freely criticize others, shouldn’t you expect to be heard?”

Because Grace was Bryson’s sister, Ryleigh didn’t dare to mistreat her.

After all, Bryson’s influence in the business world was potent enough to keep them in check.

managed a strained

“I misunderstood earlier.

I apologize, Miss Mitchell.

Is that acceptable?”

scoffed, her expression

“Your apology isn’t enough.

spoke ill of Hannah; you

”

A heavy silence followed.

with

Hannah made Ryleigh feel like she’d rather

demeanor towards Grace

the Mitchell family’s daughter doesn’t mean you

just gossiping about

Why should I apologize?”

anger, Ryleigh continued, “Miss

“I am being unfair.

sharply, her eyes

show you respect when

faltered under Grace’s

deep breath, she reminded herself that arguing with a fool like

Ryleigh attempted to soothe

Mitchell, I just found out

It was a joke.

take

”

Ryleigh’s insincerity,

you think I’m gullible? You can’t smooth things over with me that

”

the brink of losing her temper, but unable to confront Grace directly, she gritted her teeth