The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1915

Brodie, irritated, slammed his cup down forcefully.

“Mr.

Garza, don’t complicate this unnecessarily.

”

Unruffled, Merlin continued calmly, “Mr.

Moreno, what exactly are you implying? Are you suggesting forcing the entire Garza family into a confrontation they wish to avoid?”

Brodie stood abruptly, a retort ready, but Merlin cut him off, signaling to someone in the room.

“Derek,” he said coolly.

“Please show Mr.

Moreno out.

”

Brodie’s eyes narrowed into a sneer.

“If you don’t cooperate with me, you might regret it later, Mr.

Garza.

”

“Your threats are hardly more than child’s play to me, Mr.

Moreno,”

Merlin replied with unfazed composure.

Derek stepped forward, gesturing politely.

“This way, please, Mr.

Moreno.

”

After Brodie exited, Merlin’s polite facade faded into a serious expression.

Shortly, Derek returned, concern evident in his voice.

“Mr.

Garza, I’m worried your grandfather would disapprove of you turning down Mr.

Moreno.

”

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Library

Merlin looked up, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“Who’s running the Garza family now, Derek?”

“You are, Mr.

Garza.

” Derek bowed slightly, reassured by Merlin’s confidence.

“Your grandfather needs rest.

He won’t be disturbed by these matters.

”

“You can go now, Derek.

”

“Yes, Mr.

Garza.

”

Merlin relaxed into the sofa, tapping his fingers rhythmically before dialing Hannah.

“Brodie just left.

He wants the Garza family to team up with him.

Just like you predicted, he’s not holding up too well.

”

Hannah responded from the other end, “Once this settles, I’ll keep my word.

The Moreno family’s holdings won’t be touched.

I’ll see if they can transition to the Garza family instead.

”

Merlin’s smile grew.

“And if another Moreno emerges, I’ll handle them too.

”

Hannah’s voice carried a hint of amusement.

“You’re ambitious.

Just don’t bite off more than you can chew.

”

“I won’t,” Merlin assured her, his tone playful yet confident.

“Maybe next, I’ll extend my reach to the Mitchell and White families, just to show you I can manage any challenge thrown my way.

”

“Really?” Hannah challenged.

“We’ll see how you manage when it’s time to relinquish control.

”

“Merlin!” An unexpected voice cut through their banter.

Glancing up to see who had interrupted, Merlin’s expression turned stern.

He spoke into the phone.

“I need to handle something.

We’ll pick this up later.

”

After ending the call, his gaze hardened.

“What are you doing here?”

Pointing at Merlin with an air of accusation, Jenny’s voice was thick with revelation.

“I always wondered why you wouldn’t align with the Moreno family.

Now it’s clear-you’ve been secretly contacting Hannah.

Were you involved in her escape from our home? Grandpa has entrusted you with the Garza industries, and here you are, going behind his back to collaborate with Hannah.

”