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.”

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

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

Selene’s heart skipped a beat. Looking up

“Mr. Karl,” she whimpered.

“Don’t pretend

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

Karl making his entrance, Selene knew precisely the gravity of her situation, and her

glare and said seriously, “Get her out

last stand. After all, she had brought a significant force

reading her intentions, delivered

dare you defy Mr. Duncan!” Simon chided. He hadn’t physically engaged with anyone for over a decade, only stepping in now because

lay before Karl, who stared at her solemnly. “Your struggle is futile.

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

right through her, dismissing her thoughts with a scoff. “Girl, you’re too young. Being old doesn’t mean I’m helpless. The

Simon, a group of sturdy

door opened, Karl

Karl brushed him off. “Why help me? Check on

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

everyone awaited news on the trio’s condition. Moments later, Catherine emerged slowly from the door, her white clothing soaked

his eyes reddened with compassion. “Don’t be afraid, Catherine. I’m here.” He reached out

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

sighed. “Thank goodness. You’re