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

Richard returned her glare, suggesting their marriage

for his wedding. Her son hadn’t inherited the Cassells’ grace but rather

Chadwick was her flesh and blood. Regardless of his

a dutiful wife. But as Richard’s status rose,

the wedding still on?” Selene asked

warmth, Chadwick nodded. “Mom, there’s a

not speak, echoing his son’s

Selene burst into laughter. At that moment, her laughter was as

Have

then flickered to Marcus, standing nearby. Her parents had hoped she would marry Marcus, thinking she would find joy in