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.”

her stubbornness, Simon couldn’t help but feel regret. He had watched Selene

cut through the air. “What do you think you

beat. Looking up to see

“Mr. Karl,” she whimpered.

“Don’t pretend we’re that

Everyone who had lived with the Duncans feared Karl.

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

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

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

intentions, delivered a swift kick that sent her

chided. He hadn’t physically engaged with anyone

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

a trace? And with

her thoughts with a scoff. “Girl, you’re too young. Being old doesn’t

a group of sturdy men stepped forward and

door opened, Karl immediately

him off. “Why help me? Check on Catherine. Is

ambulance is right outside. I’ll

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

compassion. “Don’t be afraid, Catherine. I’m here.” He reached

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

sighed. “Thank goodness. You’re