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.”

watched Selene grow up, never expecting her to become

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

Selene’s heart skipped a beat. Looking up to see Karl approaching, she

“Mr. Karl,” she whimpered.

disdainfully. “Don’t pretend

dare to look up. Everyone who had lived with the Duncans feared Karl. They had never seen him angry in all these

entrance, Selene knew precisely the gravity of her situation, and her heart sank

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

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

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

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

struggle is futile. I’ve dealt with your men. Now, just

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

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

a gesture from Simon, a group of sturdy men stepped forward and restrained Selene

front door opened, Karl immediately stood

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

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

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

afraid, Catherine. I’m here.” He reached out instinctively but stopped midway, remembering Catherine’s preference not to be

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

sighed. “Thank goodness.