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.

to save myself. At the very least... I can't drag others down with

eyes flickered for a moment as he said

Isabella was taken aback.

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

not just me, but the whole family shares it. So, Bella, think... Think as

the current situation didn't allow her to dwell on

Step aside, Alexander. This is no laughing matter. If your face gets ruined, my

everyone's reactions, Alexander reached out, pulling Isabella into his

exclaimed, 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

to die together?" Maeve

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action now would be to grab a fire extinguisher and put out

of provoking Maeve. They knew that if things went awry, there wouldn't be enough time to save her, given how close Isabella was to the source of the fire. Their distance was too great, making it nearly impossible to

"There's

no idea what Alexander was talking

the next moment, she