The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

As the recording played, the masked man clenched his fists, the device creaking in his grip as his expression shifted between anger and shock.

When it ended, he asked in a low, cold voice, Is… is this real? Bryson leaned back, unfazed.

ve given you the information, its up to you to decide its authenticity.

However, I can tell you their ambitions run deep.

Silence filled the room once more before the masked man sighed heavily.

If its true, theyre betraying the master.

Bryson leaned forward and said, Our interests now align.

We need to stop them.

Ive shown you the evidence.

Doesnt that prove Im trustworthy? Why not team up with me? The masked man hesitated, torn between options. Shaking his head, he yelled, No! This recording could be fake! Besides, since youre the one my master wants, youre obviously against him! You cant be trusted! Clutching the recorder, he added, Ill give this to my master and let him decide.

Bryson smirked and said firmly, Go ahead.

Give your master the recorder if thats what you want to do.

But when your master sees me, and I say it was all a setup, have you thought about what will happen to you? You! The masked mans eyes widened, and he looked quite demented.

Are you threatening me? Bryson, still relaxed, responded, Im not threatening you at all.

I simply want us to cooperate.

You get the proof, I walk out quietly, and no harm comes to you.

Even if you dont catch me, youll have leverage over the others.

Your master will reward you.

Pursing his lips, the masked man fell silent, visibly wrestling with his thoughts.

Youve thought this through, he finally muttered, though there was a flicker of doubt in his voice.

Why should I believe you? Because you have no other choice right now, Bryson replied bluntly.

Youre the one withholding this information, spending all this time talking with me.noveldrama

If I speak to your master, you know better than anyone how risky that is for you.

The man in the tiger mask clenched his teeth.

As he weighed the pros and cons, sweat trickled down his forehead.

The silence seemed to solidify the air.

Suddenly, he slammed his fist onto the table with a resonant thud.

Okay! Ill cooperate with you, he declared, his voice tinged with a hint of menace. But if you dare to deceive me, I promise youll regret it.

Bryson responded calmly, I never take actions Im unsure of.

Im looking forward to a fruitful cooperation.

After they reached an agreement, the masked man stowed away the recorder pen and regarded Bryson with a complex expression.

According to your plan, how should I proceed? With a cunning smile and a spark in his eyes, Bryson outlined the strategy.

Firstly, maintain a low profile.

Ostensibly, youre still pursuing me, but in reality, youll be aiding my concealment.

Over the next few days, Ill update you on the movements of the rabbit and fox masked men.

Simply follow my directions and gather solid evidence of their conspiracy.

Simultaneously.