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.”

regret. He had watched Selene grow up,

commanding voice cut through the air. “What do you think

Selene’s heart skipped a beat. Looking up

“Mr. Karl,” she whimpered.

snorted disdainfully. “Don’t pretend

with the Duncans feared Karl. They had never seen him

the gravity of her situation,

a cold glare and said seriously, “Get

be taken down without a fight, Selene prepared to make one last stand. After all, she had brought a significant force with

move, Simon, reading her intentions,

Simon chided. He hadn’t physically engaged with anyone for over a decade, only stepping

Karl, who stared at her solemnly. “Your struggle is futile. I’ve

a trace? And with the Duncan forces tied

thoughts with a scoff. “Girl, you’re too young. Being old doesn’t mean I’m helpless. The loyalists from my days

Simon, a group of sturdy men stepped

the front door opened, Karl immediately stood

him off. “Why help me?

earnestly. “The ambulance is right outside. I’ll

the trio’s condition. Moments later, Catherine emerged slowly from the door, her white clothing soaked in red, followed by

Catherine. I’m here.” He reached out instinctively but stopped midway, remembering Catherine’s preference

him. “Mr. Karl, it’s

Karl sighed. “Thank goodness. You’re