My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 566

“Chadwick, Felix is where I draw the line.”

Chadwick glanced at Esther, saying sinisterly, “Esther, I don’t make a habit of playing the dad role for others.”

“Chadwick! Pendleton!”

She would have never accepted Chadwick’s absurd proposal if he had not threatened her with Bradley.

“Esther, let’s have a serious talk then.”

Chadwick guided Esther into a room. He perched casually on a desk and grinned at her. “Self-awareness trumps all, Esther. Know your position.”

Esther chuckled coldly. “Chadwick, I may be your pawn, but I have my limits! Felix is non-negotiable. I fought hard for those custody rights, and I’m not giving them up.”

discussion?” Chadwick straightened up, eyes narrowing dangerously at Esther.” Should I

Esther was at a loss for words. She knew Chadwick was threatening her using Bradley. She

cunning nature, he knew exactly when to hand out punishment and when to dangle

carrot.

stepmother. Are you worried she might mistreat your son? Besides, if you become my wife, my family won’t be keen on welcoming someone not of their blood. Be a good girl and comply obediently. Who knows? You might have a

thousand arrows.

his backers, the Pendleton family,

voice took on

inside Esther. She lowered her eyes to hold back

she asked, “I first need assurance that Mandy

alive with her own eyes. As long as Bradley was safe and healthy, she would give up everything

divorce Bradley, I’ll make sure Mandy will donate her liver,” Chadwick said teasingly. She’ll have to if she doesn’t want to become a widow, won’t she?”

and Kevin each occupied

Bradley and whispered, “Brad, you’ve misunderstood