All Her Secrets By Chestnut

Chapter 976 What Are You?

Just as Selene was about to turn and leave, she felt the cold press of a gun against the back of her head. A shiver of danger ran down her spine.

“Who’s there? Can’t we talk it out?” she said, her tone sharp but cautious.

An aged yet firm voice commanded from behind, “Hands up and turn around.”

Realizing this was no laughing matter, Selene complied, her hands rising slowly as she turned to face the source of the command.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her head when Selene saw who it was. “Si- Simon? What are you doing here?” she stuttered.

Simon looked at her with cold eyes, his voice stern. “After all the Duncans have done for you, you repay them by harming Miss Catherine. How could you?”

Selene, caught in the act, found herself without a defense.

Desperately, she argued, “But Simon, with Branden being such a catch, the Duncans have plenty of better matches. Why settle on Catherine? She’s not right for Branden; she’ll only drag him down.”

stubbornness, Simon couldn’t help but feel regret. He had watched Selene grow up, never

cut through the air. “What do you

skipped a beat. Looking up to see Karl approaching,

“Mr. Karl,” she whimpered.

“Don’t pretend we’re that

Duncans feared Karl. They had never seen him angry in

entrance, Selene knew precisely the gravity of

Selene with a cold glare and said seriously, “Get her

a fight, Selene prepared to make one last stand. After all, she had brought a significant

reading her intentions, delivered a

He hadn’t physically engaged with anyone for over a decade, only stepping in

blood, Selene lay before Karl, who stared at her solemnly. “Your struggle is futile. I’ve dealt with

in disbelief. ‘No way. I brought my elite team. How could they vanish without a trace? And with the Duncan forces tied

scoff. “Girl, you’re too young. Being old

group of sturdy men stepped forward

door opened, Karl immediately stood up, his demeanor

Simon attempted to assist him, Karl brushed him off. “Why help

“The ambulance is right outside. I’ll see to

trio’s condition. Moments later, Catherine emerged slowly from the door, her white

his eyes reddened with compassion. “Don’t be afraid, Catherine. I’m here.” He reached out instinctively but stopped midway, remembering Catherine’s preference not to be

for support, reassuring him. “Mr. Karl, it’s not my

sighed. “Thank goodness. You’re