Chapter 1571

petrified.

Sophie moved with lightning speed, smoothly sliding a bullet into the chamber before pointing the gun right at Robert's forehead. Her actions were so fluid that they instantly cranked up the tension in the room. Poor Robert, already a nervous wreck, was now utterly "Speak up already! Quick!" Sophie's voice was sharp, slicing through the air like a knife. Robert's fear was almost tangible.

Sophie's demeanor wasn't just for show, and after what seemed like an eternity, Spencer finally cracked. "Sophie, it was me trying to pull the wool over your eyes, not him! If you're going to kill someone, let it be me!" he shouted, desperation evident in his voice.

"Do you think I'm clueless? You don't value your life, so don't worry. If you keep quiet, once I'm done with Robert, you're next on the list. I'll send you both packing!" Sophie's threat was cold and clear. "Spencer! I don't want to die!" Robert's voice was a whimper, his terror painfully obvious.

Realizing Sophie meant business, Spencer shut his eyes tight and confessed, "All she asked was for me to take out Uncle Jack, claiming you'd definitely show up tonight. That's the whole story!"

As Spencer spilled the beans, Sophie's brow furrowed. What was Kena's angle in wanting Elliott dead? What would she gain from it?

the doors of the Minton family mansion suddenly burst open.

and the bodyguards to surrender. In that moment, it all clicked for Sophie-Kena's

kidnapping. Please come with us,"

Sophie tossed her gun to an Aldridge family bodyguard

etched on his face. "Should we let anyone

sharply. "Take your team and get out

intention of resisting, but the bodyguard persisted, "Ms. Sophie,

instructed you to follow my lead. Head back to Devonport, no questions asked!" Sophie

Yes, Ms. Sophie." The

sickly sweet smile. "Ms. Sophie, let's not make this difficult. Shall

one suspected of murder. I want my people to leave;

course not. Everyone else

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