The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1660

In the bathroom, Hannah hurried into a stall and retched, expelling the wine she’d hastily swallowed.

Staring at her reflection, she saw that her face had drained of color, her eyes reddened.

Tears welled up and trickled down her cheeks.

After washing her hands, Hannah dabbed at her cheeks, her throat raw from the alcohol’s burn.

Though it wasn’t healthy, it was the only way to outsmart Melina.

When Hannah returned from the bathroom, Bryson immediately tell what she had done.

Without a word, he produced a blue silk handkerchief from his pocket, stepping forward to shield her with his tall frame.

Hannah met Bryson’s gaze as he approached with the handkerchief.

Its touch against her skin felt cool and smooth, sending a shiver down her spine.

“Seems like there was something in that wine,” Bryson remarked, more statement than question.

Accepting his gesture, Hannah allowed him to dab at her face with the cloth.

“Possibly.

I can’t say for sure what was in it,” she replied honestly.

Bryson’s demeanor didn’t fault Hannah for her impulsive actions; instead, his expression grew colder as he pocketed the handkerchief.

His gaze bore into Hannah, growing increasingly frosty.

“I don’t see the point in partnering with the Glyn family.

”

Understanding his unspoken concern, Hannah shook her head with a reassuring smile.

“I’ll handle it.

I wouldn’t want anyone to mistake me for an easy target.

”

Meanwhile, Lydia approached, her expression grave.

“Hannah, Brayden and I kept an eye on Tyshawn.

Amid your confrontation with Melina, he discreetly signaled a waitress and exchanged a few words.

Later, Brayden and I split up.

I kept an eye on Tyshawn while Brayden followed the waitress.

Brayden just told me that after talking to Tyshawn, the waitress took the wine to you and Melina.

”

Lydia’s worry grew more evident with every word.

“Brayden’s convinced there’s something wrong with the wine.

Did you drink it?”

Hannah glanced at Bryson, their suspicions confirmed.

The wine was definitely harmful.

Turning back to Lydia, Hannah gave a small wink.

“Yes, I drank it”

“Then we need to go.

” Lydia’s eyes widened as she grabbed Hannah’s hand.

“We have to get you to the hospital to pump your stomach.

Who knows what they slipped into your drink? It might be something toxic.

”

“Hey, slow down,” Hannah said, gently pulling Lydia back.

“It can’t be poison.

Melina drank it too.

”

“What?” Lydia’s eyes widened, her mind racing to catch up.

Hannah then explained how she had tricked Melina into drinking the same wine.

Lydia’s tension eased a bit.

“Well, it’s good to know it’s not poison.

Do you feel any better after throwing it up?”

Hannah’s head swayed gently.

“Not yet.

There’s one more thing I need from you guys.

With the show going on, if I don’t show up and set things right, it’s Like I’m not even Hannah anymore.

”

After about 15 minutes, Tyshawn kept checking his watch nervously from his spot in the corner.

Feeling it was time, Tyshawn suddenly stood up and began scanning the room for Hannah.

It took him a moment, but eventually, Tyshawn spotted Hannah and Lydia huddled in the corner, deep in conversation.