The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1718

“Understood!” Atticus responded eagerly, his tone hurried.

“I’ll head out now.

”

Once he was gone, Hannah turned her attention to Bryson.

“I didn’t expect we’d stumble upon some valuable insights today.

”

Bryson raised an eyebrow in query.

“Aren’t you concerned he might disclose our plans to the schemer?”

“I’m not worried,” she assured him confidently.

They scanned their surroundings cautiously as they prepared to disembark.

“Despite his carefree demeanor, Atticus isn’t foolish.

If he betrays us, he implicates himself as well.

Even if we’re caught first, he won’t replace himself in any less trouble.

”

The island was now enveloped in darkness, giving it an even more unsettling and ominous vibe.

Instead of using the front door, they ascended to the third floor through a back window.

The room was deathly quiet, suggesting it had been empty for a while.

Just as they were getting comfortable, their phones rang at the same time.

Messages from Lydia and Brayden appeared on their screens.

They looked at each other and settled onto the living room sofa.

Hannah opened Lydia’s frantic messages.

“Hannah, I can’t sleep at all! There was this big commotion outside! Oh my gosh! I checked it out and Brayden’s up too.

He mentioned Mr.

Mitchell asked him to watch over me.

Someone tried to force their way into my room! Brayden made a sound and they backed off! It terrified me! So creepy! Are you alright, Hannah? Are you still asleep? If you’re up, please text me back.

I’m staying awake all night!”

Hannah could almost see the fear in the texts she received, painting a clear picture of Lydia’s panic.

She responded swiftly, “Don’t worry, I’m fine.

Just went out for a while.

Came back and got your messages.

”

Lydia’s reply was immediate.

“You went out? Did you bump into anyone? You scared me to death! I’m so relieved you’re alright.

Oh my!”

As Hannah crafted her response, Bryson spoke up beside her.

““Brayden mentioned another attack after we left.

”

“Yes, I got that from Lydia’s barrage of messages.

”

Hannah finished typing and faced Bryson with a grave look.

“Good thing you told Brayden to be alert, or tonight could have been worse.

”

Bryson appeared unconcerned.

“It’s evident now that whoever is orchestrating this is running low on manpower.

They couldn’t even muster more than one person to take down Brayden and Lydia.

It shows they are desperate.

”

His voice, deep and calming, filled the shadowy room.

“This individual is c@@ky, clever yet flawed.

”

“I think I have a plan that might work.

”

“Let’s hear it.

”