My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chadwick’s bloodshot eyes locked on Richard, who cleared his throat and spoke. “Son, I have the wedding gift ready.”

After the disturbance Selene caused, Chadwick chose not to create a scene despite his anger.

“Now, you may kiss,” the emcee said.

Mandy hesitated, unable to bring herself to do it. She had overheard the heated argument and suspected that X might have taken Esther. Selene’s wedding interruption was likely related to this.

Mandy felt cornered. She was unwilling to kiss Chadwick, so she feigned exhaustion during the kiss. She collapsed toward Chadwick, accidentally revealing her face as she removed her veil.

Mandy’s sudden unveiling triggered chaos at the wedding.

“Mandy!” the guests exclaimed.

Chadwick was standing beside her as the groom and glared at her. “Why are you here? Where’s Esther?!”

in this plot. Instead, she looked at Chadwick with a face of innocence and confusion.

number on his phone. “It’s me! Put out a citywide search for

refuge in her mother’s arms, fear evident in her voice

He instantly understood why Selene had tried to stop the wedding. She already knew the

had allowed her to assume Mandy’s identity, and Chadwick had proudly acknowledged

were well aware that Chadwick had a half-sister. Now

marrying Esther, a divorced woman who couldn’t bear children. It seemed he had adopted his

top playboy, known for his partying, drinking, gambling, and

clenched his fists and angrily berated Chadwick, “Look at what

Chadwick. “Is this

group of police officers

and Chadwick Pendleton, you