The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

He gestured towards the man next to him and asked Hannah and Winston, “Miss Moore, you don’t recognize him, do you?”

Winston peered at the man uncertainly, unsure who he was.

Remington gave the man a pat on the shoulder and grinned.

“It looks like he really doesn’t know you.

”

The man said, his voice ominous, “He’s always been with our boss.

No wonder he doesn’t know me.

I’m Conor Freeman, from the Arrogance branch.

”

Winston’s gaze sharpened, his expression turning grave.

“Our boss told us not to flaunt our connections.

How did you get on the Queen Elizabeth?”

Conor smirked back at him.

“Aren’t you here on the same ship? What’s the difference?”

“You!”

Remington intervened, raising his glass.

“We’re here to collaborate, right? Let’s not sweat the small stuff.

”

He smiled at Hannah and said, “Miss Moore, why don’t we sit and chat?”

Hannah hesitated, then joined them, beckoning Winston.

“Come on, Winston.

”

Raising his glass, Remington toasted, “To our partnership.

”

Hannah swirled her wine, eyeing Conor.

“So you knew who we were the moment we boarded?”

Conor nodded.

“Exactly.

And I figured out your plan to approach Mr.

Lyons.

But it doesn’t matter to me.

”

Remington looked at Hannah warmly.

“As long as you’re willing to work together with us, I’m not bothered by a few tricks.

”

Conor grinned.

“You know, I’ve got an idea about what you’re planning.

I can be of assistance.

”

Hannah’s eyebrows lifted in surprise.

“Oh, really? And why would you want to help us? Winston is your boss’s right hand, right? Aren’t you worried about your boss finding out?”

“I trust you won’t let that happen,” Conor replied with another smile.

“Everyone’s here to make money.

You’re clever enough not to mess things up.

”

Narrowing her eyes, Hannah challenged, “And how am I supposed to trust you?”

Conor answered smoothly, “It’s easy.

Rodrigo mentioned how good you are with computers, helping him launder a ton of cash for Mr.

Lyons.

”

“But that’s not our main goal in working with you,” Hannah pointed out.

Beneath Conor’s messy hair, his eyes gleamed cunningly.

“Mr.

Lyons has been wanting to team up with the Compton family.

This could be your chance to snatch what you need.

”

“I hate to break it to you, but I’ve got no ties with the Compton family,” Hannah retorted with a smirk.

“Just because Winston’s around doesn’t make me one of them.

He’s here to keep an eye on me for the Compton family.

You should worry about their reaction if they learn about today’s events.

”