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.

from Whitney’s grip, only to be blocked

calm, advised,

struggling to keep Ethan subdued despite his injury. Nearby, Ethan was laughing as

said, “If you hadn’t picked your dreams over my sister and sent me to prison,

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

with sarcasm. “There are over a hundred media outlets here recording this. Do you have the guts to take a shot at

steady. He realized letting Ethan live would be too risky, but as a professional, he couldn’t act on

do this.” Just then, Alex stepped forward, snatching the gun from Aaron’s hand. A gunshot echoed, the bullet striking Ethan’s

at Ethan’s forehead, pushing Aaron aside. “Stay calm!” Aaron said, trying to stop him. With a crowd of guests and media broadcasting live, if Alex

in his eyes, Alex looked one last time at Ellie, then focused on Aaron. He declared, “All this chaos is because of me; it’s a debt I owe the

and if you kill me, there will be no descendants for your family.”

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

and Ellie who caused my sister’s death. As long as I’m alive, I will ensure Ellie suffering lives

pushed Layton aside. He looked at Ellie one last time. Their eyes met, and a flood of feelings surged within him, but

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