My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

To prevent the Pendletons from becoming a laughingstock in Capitus, Selene had to make Esther’s infertility a public matter.

Oliver subtly adjusted his glasses, staring piercingly at Selene. “Madam Pendleton, do you know why Esther can’t have children?”

His words held hidden meaning, unsettling Selene.

“Dad, take her away. We’ll talk about this later.” Chadwick completely missed Selene’s signals. His arrogance and self-importance blinded him to the threat posed by Bradley and Esther, whom he considered insignificant.

“Escort Madam Pendleton off!” Chadwick signaled his groomsmen, who were clueless about the situation. They followed his command and moved Selene offstage.

The normally reserved Richard Pendleton stepped forward, his hand gently circling Selene’s waist. He leaned in and whispered cautiously, “Had enough?”

Selene glared at Richard. “If it weren’t for you, would this drama have unfolded today?”

you, would I have sacrificed my dignity?; she

has limits!” Richard returned her glare, suggesting their

his wedding. Her son hadn’t inherited

was her flesh and blood. Regardless of his behavior, she couldn’t abandon

had been a dutiful wife. But as Richard’s status

the wedding still on?” Selene asked Chadwick,

warmth, Chadwick nodded. “Mom, there’s a time and place for

not speak, echoing

that moment, her laughter was as captivating

well. Have

had hoped she would marry Marcus, thinking she would find joy in the Quill family’s