The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

“Ryleigh, didn’t Franco assure you that Hannah would never marry Bryson?”

Why did this contradict what Ryleigh just said? Everyone was speculating.

Ryleigh seethed with humiliation.

“Just leave me alone.

”

After all her friends evaded the issue, Ryleigh glanced towards Bryson in the distance.

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Since she couldn’t win Bryson’s favor openly, she reasoned that resorting to underhanded tactics wouldn’t make much difference.

After all, the final winner would be the real winner.

Eventually, Grace discovered Hannah in a corner of the banquet hall.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Grace inquired, “Hannah, why are you alone? Where is my brother?”

“He’s attending to some business and won’t join me until later.

What brings you here?”

“Oh.

” Grace recalled something urgent.

“Grandpa wants to see you.

He didn’t say what it’s about.

”

Given Franco’s desire to meet with Hannah, he likely had something significant to discuss with her.

Hannah nodded.

“Alright, take me to him now.

”

Knowing Hannah’s eyes were still healing, Grace ensured her safety as they headed towards Franco.

Upon arrival, Franco was seated on a sofa near the banquet hall.

Grace assisted Hannah to sit down and announced, “Grandpa, I’ve brought Hannah.

”

Franco scrutinized Hannah’s eyes and inquired, “How are your eyes?”

Hannah smiled softly.

“My eyes are getting better.

What did you want to talk to me about today?”

Franco glanced at Grace.

“Grace.

.

”

Before he could finish, Grace understood immediately.

She stepped back and said, “I get it.

Grandpa, you have something to discuss with Hannah alone.

I’ll leave you two and go have some fun.

”

Once Grace had left, Franco turned to Hannah with a serious expression.

“The girl from the Hopkins family who came today is trouble.

She cozied up to Bryson and even spoke poorly of you in front of me.

”

Hannah suddenly realized that the girl Franco mentioned must be Ryleigh, the one who had caused her trouble for no apparent reason.

Nodding in understanding, Hannah said, “Was she causing you trouble? She’s a friend of Melina.

We met just now.

”

Franco raised his eyebrow slightly.

“And what happened?”

“We had a bit of a verbal sparring match,” Hannah smiled.

“But it’s no big deal.

”