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.

should I do? I must find a way to save myself. At the very least... I can't drag others down with me. I need to make

as he said softly, "I will never leave your

Isabella was taken aback.

We're in this together, through thick and thin, so you can't push me away." Isabella

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

was bewildered, but the current situation didn't

nonsense? Step aside, Alexander. This is no laughing matter. If your face

out, pulling Isabella into his arms and holding

Isabella exclaimed, her eyes meeting Alexander's. His gaze was filled with unwavering determination, and she

Isabella was deeply moved.

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Chapter 540 The Standoff

you want to die together?"

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

held a fire. extinguisher, yet they dared not step forward, fearful of provoking Maeve. They knew that if things went awry, there

said, "There's no

Maeve had no idea what Alexander was talking

in the next moment, she caught a look from