The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Chapter 2000

Hannah wasnt frightened; instead, she asked, Why do people agree to such risky rules? You cant get something for nothing, Hannah.

You should understand that, Peterson replied.

Greater the risk, higher the reward.

The winner from each group gets half of the gambling pot.

For these people from smaller families, that amount can be a substantial windfall.

After saying that, Peterson smiled at Hannah and asked, So, Hannah, do you still want to take part in the competition? Hannah replied with a calm determination, Since I promised Id ride your horse in the competition, I wont back out.

A glint of excitement flickered in Petersons eyes.

Then I hope you win today.

I wont keep you any longer.

After Peterson left, Hannah gently ran her fingers through the white horses mane, feeling its soft, silky texture.

She remained cautious despite the horse being sent by Peterson.

found it to be in

the rules, Hannah wondered if they were being set up to work against

Hannah sensed something

Lyons familys style to target her publicly in such a manner, especially with so many

R Y As she was leading the horse to

new rules for the horse race? he

Peterson told me.

Maloney and asked, Its

Maloney, smiling beside her,

dont participate and no one from the Pierce family does either, people might say

expressed

Leif, also supposed to

to her, scoffed, Expecting him to race is like

realized the

hes not cut out for

Ill be the

better he stays out of it,

pursed her lips, smiled, and then urged

doing this for the Pierce familys