My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Chapter 583

Jasper positioned himself in front of Esther, shielding her from Chadwick’s hostile and mocking gaze. Mr. Pendleton, I don’t understand your history with Bradley, but putting a woman in such a difficult position is quite rude.”

Chadwick laughed upon hearing Jasper’s words. “Who are you?”

Given Chadwick’s high status, it was unlikely he knew Jasper.

Jasper regained his composure and glanced at the anxious Esther. “I’m Jasper Searle, Esther’s friend.”

Chadwick chuckled. “You’re Esther’s admirer!”

Esther stepped forward, facing Chadwick’s mocking stare. “Mr. Pendleton, Jasper is my best friend. You can’t say that about him.”

Chadwick sneered. “Are you naive? Nowadays, there’s no such thing as a purely platonic friendship

Jasper gave up everything for you because he

she turned me down. We agreed to remain friends. You don’t need to interfere. Esther,

sympathy. He couldn’t stand to see Chadwick using Bradley’s life to threaten

escorted Esther back to the car, started the engine, and

move

and Jasper faced off in

He

he moved his car to clear

Jasper drove away.

at Chadwick’s car in the rearview mirror, a sense of unease creeping over her.

words bother you,” Jasper said. “We can find another suitable

uneasiness grew as she thought of Bradley in the

hospital. Kevin could tell from

Bradley’s condition has temporarily stabilized. Don’t worry too much.