Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 501

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“Be careful!” Just as Layton and Nalani were exchanging rings, a loud gunshot rang out. Alex and Aaron’s simultaneous yells were initially drowned out by the noise of the enthusiastic crowd, causing people to react a little too late.

Panic broke out, with frantic screams and anxious guests trying to escape. In that chaos, Alex dashed across the red carpet towards Ellie. “Stay right there.”

Aaron, wincing from a bullet wound to his shoulder, rushed towards a nearby reporter, tore off the man’s mask, and swiftly disarmed him, pinning him to a chair.

“Ethan?” Many attendees recognized him at once. As Whitney pulled Ellie back, Ellie stood frozen in shock, taking in the disorder unfolding at the wedding.

Ethan, held down by Aaron, struggled to pull out a dagger. Before he could harm anyone, Aaron quickly overpowered him.

The guests, sensing the urgency, started to back away cautiously, while those near the altercation hurried to assess what was happening.

fighting to break free from Whitney’s grip, only to be blocked by Jason, who stood in her way.

remaining calm, advised, “Sit down.”

heart raced as she turned to see Aaron struggling to keep Ethan subdued despite

and sent me to prison, how could

I will ensure that Ellie dies. I have a mental health diagnosis;

Mr. Thompson? Why the pause?” His tone dripped with sarcasm. “There are over a hundred media outlets here recording this. Do you have

extreme provocations, Aaron remained steady. He realized letting Ethan live would be too risky, but

snatching the gun from Aaron’s hand. A gunshot echoed, the bullet striking Ethan’s shoulder.

to stop him. With a crowd of guests and media broadcasting live, if Alex fired, he’d be charged with murder

then focused on Aaron. He declared, “All this chaos is because of me; it’s a debt I owe the Thompson

you wouldn’t actually kill me.” Ethan laughed crazily. “Your brother is dead, and if you kill me, there will be no descendants for

Layton urged, desperate to pry the weapon from Alex’s

my sister’s death. As long as I’m

words, pushed Layton aside. He looked at Ellie one last time. Their eyes met, and a

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