Chapter 1334:

But just then, Lamont seized her arm, pulling her close with a desperate yank. From his bag, he drew a blade, its edge glinting as he pressed it against her throat.

“Oh my God, Catherine!” Zoie gasped, her face drained of color as she covered her mouth in exaggerated shock. She instinctively tried to move closer to Catherine.

“Don’t move! Stay where you are!” Lamont snapped, his voice sharp.

Zoie immediately halted and took two cautious steps back, raising her hands in a show of submission. “Okay, okay! I’m not moving, I swear! Please, calm down; don’t hurt Catherine.”

But deep inside, her heart raced—not with fear, but with exhilaration.

She really wanted him to kill Catherine.

If Lamont actually went through with it, it would be the perfect outcome. Without Catherine in the picture, Johnson would be hers.

in his eyes as he glared at Catherine.

a

me or my brother will solve anything? If anything happens to me, do you think

calmer Catherine was, the more uncertain Lamont

face contorted, emotions clashing

he knew this

he had no

with it. This was a gamble, a bluff meant to force her hand. But Catherine wasn’t

imagination thrives

shift in Lamont with growing

say something, but

to reveal her true feelings. She couldn’t

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