Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

Chapter 540 The Standoff

She warned, "Don't move, all of you, or else, I'll kill that girl in front of your eyes!"

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The others standing at the door immediately froze, while David, who was kneeling by the door, didn't dare to act rashly.

"Macve, please, don't do this," David pleaded. "If you have any grievances, direct them at me. I'm their father. It's my responsibility to bear them."

"It's not your fault; it never was," Maeve said with a hint of indifference. Yet, a fierce determination was evident in her eyes. "In fact, I've stopped loving you. But... I... I have no other choice." She knew things wouldn't end well for her, so she was resolved to take someone down together.

In truth, she had already lost her sanity, her actions devoid of any logic. The dreams she couldn't fulfill; she wished for her daughter to achieve. If only David hadn't been with Selena back then, she believed she would have had a chance. Just like now, with Isabella absent from Alexander's side, she thought her daughter would have a shot.

She found herself unable to think clearly, forgetting that she had once ruined Alexander and was on the verge of becoming a murderer.

Everything didn't go as she had hoped. Yet, she was stubbornly determined to proceed.

Alexander knew that negotiation had already become impossible, and he needed to come up with a plan. He needed to stay calm, yet he couldn't risk provoking Maeve or letting her know about his intentions.

thought, What should I do? I must find a way to save myself. At the very least... I can't drag others down with

said softly, "I will never leave

Isabella was taken aback.

You won't drag outsiders into this because I'm not an outsider to you. We're in this together, through thick and thin, so you

me, but the whole family

was bewildered, but the current situation didn't allow her to dwell on the

this, Maeve sneered, "So, this is your idea of a proper farewell, spouting nonsense? Step aside, Alexander. This is no laughing matter. If your face gets ruined, my daughter won't

disregarding everyone's reactions, Alexander reached out, pulling Isabella into his arms and holding her tightly. He was

her eyes meeting Alexander's. His gaze was filled with unwavering determination, and she found herself nodding in

Isabella was deeply moved.

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Chapter 540 The Standoff

die together?" Maeve asked in

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thought, If everyone can really hear me, the best course of action now would be to grab

extinguisher, yet they dared not step forward, fearful of provoking Maeve. They knew that if things went

"There's

idea what

and in the next moment, she caught a look