The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1765

It sounded like a bar.

Atticus’s boisterous voice broke through, “Who is this?! You’re cutting into my drinking time!”

He sounded intoxicated and overly enthusiastic.

The background was noisy, then a woman’s playful voice came through.

“Who is it, Atticus?”

Hannah’s face showed no emotion as she asked, “Where are you right now?”

“The bar, obviously.

And who might you be? Checking up on me?”

It was clear from his tone that Atticus didn’t recognize Hannah’s voice.

The woman laughed, adding, “Checking up on you? Is she your girlfriend, maybe? Hahaha.

”

Laughter spread among the crowd, and Atticus scoffed, “Girlfriend? I don’t even know who this is.

”

Hannah’s response sliced through the clamor sharply.

“If you value your life, get out of that bar now!”

Atticus’s tipsiness seemed to fade somewhat as he recalled the recent island incident.

He had planned to drown his sorrows tonight, not anticipating a wake -up call from Hannah.

“You!”

Atticus stared at his phone, shocked to see Hannah’s name displayed.

“Miss Moore?!”

His senses sharpened, and he quickly moved away from the crowd of women.

“Hey, Atticus!”

“ihat’s happening? Why did you dash off?”

Someone quipped, “Looks like his girlfriend really did check up on him.

”

Atticus escaped to the bar’s restroom for some quiet.

“Miss Moore, what do you mean by that?”

“Just what it sounds like,” Hannah responded icily.

“Coen passed away in the hospital.

I think you might be next.

”

For a moment, there was a sudden silence on the other end of the line.

The only sound audible was Atticus’s short breath.

Atticus trembled uncontrollably with fear.

For over two decades, he had led a carefree existence, devoid of any such harrowing experiences.

While he had once whiled away his days in leisure, never engaging in wrongdoing, Atticus couldn’t comprehend how he found himself in such a predicament.