The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

On her first day in the new residence, Hannah relished a warm bath before settling into the soft, large bed and moving around.

The house boasted an unobstructed panoramic view of the ocean from the bedroom window.

By night, the shore was aglow with the lights of myriad ships, and a far-off signal tower blinked intermittently.

The property was clearly designed for its views, with the vistas being nothing short of breathtaking.

Leisurely, Hannah grabbed her phone and navigated to Brayden’s WhatsApp, sending a quick message.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“Now tell me the truth, Mr.

Landlord, how much is the rent? It definitely shouldn’t be a mere 3000 dollars.

”

A response popped up after a short pause.

“You’re a friend, and I won’t overcharge you.

I’ll offer a 50% discount.

10, @0@ dollars will suffice.

”

Without a second thought, Hannah wired 30, 000 dollars.

“Fair enough.

No need for formalities then.

”

A whimsical emoji came through, accompanied by another text.

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“Exactly.

Any friend of Bryson’s is a friend of mine.

”

Hannah smirked and typed out another message.

“Great.

How about a thank-you dinner at my place in three days?”

After hitting send, Hannah exhaled deeply, flipped over, and drifted to sleep.

With only a few personal items, Hannah found it easy to get comfortable in the fully furnished home.

“Are you busy tomorrow?” She dialed Lydia, settling into the sofa.

On the other end, Lydia was applying a facial mask.

“For you? Never.

I’m free.

”

“How about dinner at my place tomorrow? A good chance to thank a friend.

”

Peeling off her face mask, Lydia sounded skeptical.

“This friend wouldn’t happen to have a hidden agenda, would he?”

With a playful rebuke, Hannah retorted, “Could you not joke for once?