The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Okay.

Hannah accepted the cable, connected it to the phone, and then to an outlet.

She handed the still-plugged phone to Rodrigo.

Hold this.

Rodrigo looked at the phone as if it were an omen of doom.

I dont want it! With a spine Like that, how did you ever manage to remain by Mr.

Lyonss side? Hannahs voice dripped with scorn.

With a defiant snap, Rodrigo snatched the phone from her grasp.

Today, Ill show you what real courage looks like! Tell me, do you want me to toss this phone into the bathtub right now? Ignoring his challenge, Hannah turned to Dotson. Locate the switch that controls the electricity and turn off the circuit breaker first.

Yes, boss.

Dotson left for a moment, then returned.

Boss, the power is off.

Only then did Hannah address Rodrigo.noveldrama

Now, throw the phone into the water and pretend youre being electrocuted.

Confused but compliant, Rodrigo braced himself and began his performance.

The phone plunged into the water, and he mimicked being shocked, convulsing a few times before going still.

Alright, thats enough.

Come out, Hannah said coolly.

Thats it? Hannah was already turning to Dotson.

Ill buy you a new phone when we get back.

Rodrigo interrupted, his voice edged with frustration, Hannah, are you even listening to me? Hannah fixed her gaze on him.

Dont come out yet.

She then turned to Conor, her expression inquiring.

Did you notice anything? Conor furrowed his brow.

It looks the same as what I saw that day.

I dont see any difference.

That day, when you were at the scene, was there any water outside the bathtub? Conor paused, a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes as he struggled to remember. It seemed he had overlooked this detail.

Wait! Suddenly, he remembered.

That day, when they entered the bathroom, the floor was strangely clean-there was no water! Conor looked at the bathroom floor now.

Clearly, after Rodrigos antics, water had splashed out of the bathtub.

His voice trembled.

I remember that day… there wasnt any water on the bathroom floor.

Hannahs lips curled into a knowing smile.

You shouldve realized by now, when someone gets electrocuted, they struggle first.

How could there be no water splashing around during the struggle? Only if the person was already unconscious would there be no reaction to the electrocution.