The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1711

It might not have been just his imagination; the corner lacked windows and was swathed in shadows, making it impossible to visually confirm anyone’s presence.

Suddenly, he called out, “Excuse me, it’s very late.

Why not go back to sleep? What seems to be the problem?”

His voice, calm yet eerie, cut through the darkness.

Did they get caught?

Hannah felt a surge of shock, yet something didn’t sit right.

Hidden in darkness, they weren’t supposed to be found.

Had he truly seen them, surely he would have acted rather than stood there, baiting them.

Hannah gripped Bryson’s arm and carefully etched two words into his palm.

“Don’t move.

”

Bryson froze upon reading the message.

Meanwhile, the man wielding an axe spoke up again, his voice carrying a hint of bewilderment.

“Excuse me, are you sure you don’t need anything?”

He started edging towards the stairwell corner.

“Let me help you,” he said in the gloom, advancing toward them step by step.

Despite the ominous sight of the axe, Hannah felt a surge of confidence with Bryson by her side, certain they could overcome the threat.

She had no intention of fleeing.

Instead, she locked her gaze on the advancing figure, ready to engage in battle at any moment.

However, halfway down the corridor, the man abruptly stopped and didn’t proceed further.

The second floor remained shrouded in darkness, eerily silent, as if he grew suspicious.

Then, he turned and retraced his steps.

Eventually, he halted in front of a particular door.

Hannah’s instincts had been correct; the man had indeed chosen Lydia.

Just as the man lifted his axe to strike the door, Hannah readied herself to leave.

But abruptly, a startling tune erupted from the corridor!

It appeared to emanate from the axe-wielding man.

He hesitated, then lowered his axe slowly.

Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out his phone and answered respectfully, “Boss?”

“Idiot.

”