The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

I’m not going anywhere.

”

Winston’s face remained impassive.

“I’m just following the boss’s orders.

”

As Hannah sat down to eat, she probed further, “So, who exactly is your boss?”

“No comment.

”

“And what does he want from me?”

“No comment.

”

Pausing with her utensils in hand, she looked up at Winston, who stood beside her.

“Is ‘no comment’ all you can say?”

Winston met her gaze.

“I’m here to guard you, as per our boss’s orders.

That’s all I know.

”

Hannah sighed at his stubbornness, realizing she wouldn’t get any information from him.

Changing her approach, she asked, “Well, can you at least tell me when we’ll go find him?”

“We can’t start searching for him until the Queen Elizabeth docks.

”

Hannah’s eyebrows lifted a bit.

“The Queen Elizabeth? Are we going to search for him on that ship?”

“Yes,” Winston confirmed with a nod, eyeing her.

“You’re familiar with that ship, aren’t you?”

She had some knowledge about it since Dark Web members often received tasks related to it.

Still, she feigned ignorance, shaking her head.

“I don’t.

”

Winston took a moment before explaining, “The Queen Elizabeth’s a famous cruise liner.

It sails to different countries each month, hosting the world’s elite billionaires at its galas.

On the surface, it’s all about auctioning jewelry, artworks, and such.

But under the radar, it’s rife with illegal activities like gambling.

Rocco got nabbed there.

They planned to harvest his organs while he was still alive, but we intervened.

He’s safe for now.

”

Hannah’s fists tightened, anger evident on her face.

“How could they do such a thing!”

“A ship in international waters isn’t subject to any nation’s laws unless local authorities intervene.

”

Hannah’s gaze dropped.

She had spent time overseas and knew through the Dark Web about Leviathan’s secret.

She often dealt with those in illegal trades.

Such cross-border dealings were entangled in complex interests, making it hard to apprehend the real culprits, even with evidence.

Lost in thought, she heard Winston add, “Don’t worry.

My boss’s influence ensures Rocco’s safety on that ship.

He won’t be harmed.

Just remember your promise to my boss.

Once you find Rocco, you must return to meet him.

”

Hannah took a deep breath.

Winston really wanted to remind her about her promise constantly.

“I know.

I’ll keep my word.

”