The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

At that moment, Dilan brought over a chair and set it beside Hannah.

She sat down with ease and surveyed the line of captains.

“Like I said, if you’re tired of being part of the organization, you’re free to go.

We’re fair here.

Nobody is forced to stay.

You’ll have opportunities outside of the Compton family.

Anyone who wishes to leave can do so now, and I won’t judge.”

After she finished speaking, no one moved for a long moment.

She narrowed her eyes and spoke in a tone everyone could hear, saying, “I won’t hold a grudge if you walk away now.

Later, though, it won’t be this easy.”

After that, people started to slowly drift away from the training grounds.

After about ten minutes, roughly a quarter of the people had left, while the rest stayed behind.

..

Library

captains stood silently, their heads bowed,

seems those who stayed have decided to remain,” Hannah said as she slowly

“Then tell me, if you’re choosing to stay,

The space grew quiet.

continued, “My team is looking after my father in

the Compton family, and you’ve failed at

any of you

standing nearby, looked up

I

I…”

hand, cutting

your group outside,

her gaze to

is your job,

them stammered, “We failed to perform

us,

difficult situation, and you guys are still joking with your training! How dare you! If you plan to