The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Grace felt like she knew Ryleigh, but she just couldn’t remember who she was.

Ryleigh’s friendly manner with her grandfather and the expensive gift made Grace feel uneasy.

“Honestly, it’s not that expensive!” Ryleigh waved her hand.

“Just try it on and see how it looks!”

Grace shook her head, frowning.

“It’s too much.

I can’t accept it.

”

Ryleigh started to get a bit nervous.

She was here tonight to win favor with Bryson’s family and had defended Melina just to stir things up with Hannah.

Now, her plan was falling apart, and she felt desperate.

“It’s nothing… just a small gift.

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Before Ryleigh could finish, Franco cut in, “Grace is right.

We can’t just take your gifts without a reason.

If the one you gave Grace was so expensive, this one must be even pricier.

”

Franco handed the gift back to Ryleigh.

“Sorry.

I can’t take it.

”

He then started to walk away with Grace.

Seeing them about to leave, Ryleigh called out, “Hey, wait!”

Ryleigh said, “I still need to talk to you, Mr.

Mitchell.

It’s about your grandson.

”

Grace looked at Ryleigh, confused.

“My brother? What about him?”

“Actually…”

Ryleigh hesitated in front of Grace.

Franco said, “Grace, why don’t you give us a minute? You should go greet the guests at the banquet.

”

Grace cast a wary look at Ryleigh.

“But…”

Franco continued softly, “Head to the garden, sweetheart.

I need to talk with Miss Hopkins.

”

Grace was worried, but she nodded when she saw her grandfather was serious.

“Okay, Grandpa.

Call me if you need anything.

”

Franco waved for Grace to leave.

Once Grace was gone, he turned to Ryleigh.

“What did you want to tell me?”

Ryleigh began fabricating lies about Hannah, mixing facts with guesses.

She thought Franco would be mad when he heard this, but he stayed calm.

Ryleigh was a bit flustered and stammered, “Hey, Mr.

Mitchell, are you even listening to me?”