The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Hannah glanced towards the door and padded barefoot across the carpet to open it.

Upon opening the door, she found Bryson standing there.

With a subtle expression, she asked,

“What’s up?”

“I have prepared lunch for you.

Since you didn’t answer the door earlier, I didn’t want to disturb you.

Are you hungry?”

Hannah met Bryson’s serious gaze as she looked up at him.

Hannah met his eyes, silently acknowledging the unspoken agreement to avoid discussing the previous night’s events.

She waved him off, saying, “No, I’m not hungry.

You go ahead and eat.

”

Bryson gently caught her wrist, his grip firm yet gentle.

“We have something important to do tonight.

You should at least have a little something to eat.

”

She glanced back, noticing Bryson’s hand still clasping hers.

“Alright, got it.

You can release my hand now.

”

Upon hearing her words, he released her hand and said, “Let’s go.

”

The pair descended the stairs one after the other, and it was only then that Hannah noticed two people still seated in the dining room.

Trent and Keith were already tucking into their lunch when they spotted Hannah’s arrival and greeted her warmly.

“Hannah, join us for lunch.

I had no idea Mr.

Mitchell’s cooking was this impressive,” Keith said.

Glancing at Bryson, Hannah made her way to the table and took a seat.

Just as she was about to reach for a bowl, Bryson beat her to it.

Bryson calmly scooped some oatmeal into her bowl and placed it before her.

Though there lingered a slight tension between them after the events of the previous night, to outsiders, Bryson’s actions seemed worthy of scrutiny.

Keith exchanged a knowing glance with Trent, and they nudged each other’s arms playfully.

Picking up her spoon, Hannah began to stir the oatmeal in the bowl.

“Come on, you two, eat up.

I’m not blind; I can see your little movements.

”

Her words caused Keith and Trent to momentarily pause their movements.

Keith continued eating as he recounted the events of the previous night at Jade Paradise.

“Amelie got taken in for questioning, but it hasn’t seemed to disrupt their operations at all.

Trent and I did some discreet probing around there last night.

It seems like the second and third floors have temporarily halted their reception services.

I suppose some big shots won’t be received for the time being due to Amelie’s investigation.

”

Trent chimed in, “This could be our chance.

Tonight might just be the perfect time to make our move.

”

After Trent and Keith scouted out the enemy’s territory, they brimmed with confidence as if a gust of motivation had swept them up.

After finishing her meal, Hannah felt a sense of relief in her stomach, and her mood improved.

“You two should follow Bryson tonight.

”