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?”

not for you, would I have sacrificed my

returned her glare, suggesting their marriage was

looked at Chadwick, impeccably dressed for his wedding. Her son hadn’t inherited the Cassells’ grace but rather

her flesh and blood. Regardless of

dutiful wife. But as Richard’s status

the wedding still on?” Selene asked

“Mom, there’s a time and place for

not speak, echoing his son’s

that moment, her laughter was as captivating as a winter rose, beautiful

well. Have

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