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.”

had watched Selene grow up, never expecting her to become

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

a beat. Looking up

“Mr. Karl,” she whimpered.

“Don’t pretend

up. Everyone who had lived with the Duncans feared Karl. They had never

knew precisely the gravity of her situation, and her

cold glare and said seriously, “Get her out

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

Selene could make a move, Simon, reading her intentions, delivered a swift kick that sent her

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

her solemnly. “Your struggle is futile. I’ve dealt with your men. Now, just wait

I brought my elite team. How could they vanish without a trace? And with the Duncan forces tied up with Black Robe,

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

Simon, a group of sturdy men

door opened, Karl immediately

brushed him off. “Why help me? Check on Catherine. Is everything ready for her?” Karl

nodded earnestly. “The ambulance is

as everyone awaited news on the trio’s condition. Moments later, Catherine emerged slowly from

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

for support, reassuring him. “Mr.

“Thank goodness.