My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

“Esther’s father, just like yours, was a DEA agent. She wanted to help you,” Jasper mentioned, catching Jolene’s attention.

Jolene’s voice turned hoarse as she muttered, “Her father was also…”

Jasper scoffed. “Why else would she bother about you? Do you think she’s got nothing better to do? Maybe you’ve spent too much time with that scumbag Chadwick to the point where you’ve lost all sense of normal human emotions!”

Jolene hesitated and explained, “Mr. Warner took her away.”

Jasper’s restraint snapped, and he slapped Jolene. “I’ve always thought that men who hit women are scumbags. But you’re not a woman—you’re a b*tch!

“Do you not know Esther’s relationship with Bradley? And you sent Esther to him?! Your actions are no different from murdering her with your own hands!”

Jolene held her slapped cheek, trying to explain herself, “Mr. Warner said he could help me get revenge.”

“Your revenge is something you should handle yourself. Why involve Esther’s life in it?” Jasper barked.

his finger at Jolene, and said after a pause, “You better pray that nothing happens to Esther. Otherwise, I won’t

left the motel

in touch with Bradley, and Esther’s

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Manor had regained its vibrancy, with the service

Manor, they found Bradley sipping red wine in the living

where is Esther?”

glass, replying nonchalantly, “Esther and I have divorced. Her whereabouts are

his voice turned icy. “Jolene claims

have no evidence, you’re making baseless accusations,” Bradley replied. His handsome face

you did take her, I implore you to release her.” Kevin’s temples throbbed with pain. He believed Jolene, but Bradley refused to admit it, and they lacked the authority to search the residence. “Unless you want

you insist on believing Esther is here, you’re welcome to search now. If you find her, take her with you. But if you

but Jasper pulled him aside, his tone cold. “Kevin, let’s

Kevin protested, “But—”