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?”

her expression

“Your apology isn’t enough.

of Hannah; you owe her an

”

A heavy silence followed.

face flushed with embarrassment and

Ryleigh apologize to Hannah

towards Grace

the Mitchell family’s daughter doesn’t mean you can

just

Why should I apologize?”

“Miss Mitchell, don’t you think you’re

“I am being unfair.

retorted sharply, her

I show you respect when you disrespect

faltered

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

smile in place, Ryleigh attempted to

Mitchell, I just found out Hannah is

It was a joke.

don’t take

”

through Ryleigh’s

You can’t

”

unable to confront Grace