Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall

Chapter 23

Emma knew very little about Brad in her previous life. All she knew was that he was as deep and calculating as Liam. Even now, rumors had it

that the real power of the Hall family had fallen into Brad’s hands.

She dared not let her guard down, stepping forward and greeting him, “Hello, you must be Liam’s younger brother.”

As soon as the words “younger brother” were uttered, Emma clearly saw Brad’s face freeze up.

Brad pursed his lips and regained his composure. “Emma, you’re quite discerning. Yes, since you married my elder brother, we’re a family, and you’ll be my… sister–in–law.”

As Brad said the word “sister–in–law,” he deliberately enunciated those syllables with a certain weight, inexplicably making Emma rather

uneasy.

“You’re here for Liam, right? He’s not around?” asked Emma.

“Liam seems to be out.” Brad looked at her and suddenly gave an enigmatic smile. “Have you been adjusting well to life at the Icovine Estate these days, Emma?”

“Why would I possibly be not? I was just a country orphan.” In no mood to chat with him, Emma tidied up her hair in front of the metal reflective decorations in the living room.

“Humph, that was a very humble thing to say.” Brad sneered as he took a sip of the coffee.

Emma shone in the public eye at Aria’s engagement party and the battle against Ruby in Vark College a few days ago, and now all the prominent families in the city were talking about her.

Brad watched that battle as well.

A woman who could knock down the national champion was definitely not simple. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made a special trip today. He’d like to see for himself what kind of woman she was and what exactly Liam was up to by having such a woman by his side. “Do you enjoy

coffee, Emma?”

“Not interested,” Emma coldly replied.

“That’s a pity,” Brad said gracefully. “Liam used to love coffee the most, but after he became disabled, he lost that refined interest. Don’t you know that, Emma?”

responded mechanically, feeling extremely irritated

Brad was Liam’s brother, she would have punched him into the next galaxy by now, but

back and

with many who once followed him to the death.” Brad paused here, sizing up Emma’s expression. “There was even one guy who was thrown into a mastiff base and was mauled to death alive… But it’s understandable. Usually, after someone becomes disabled, their psyche is bound to have some kind of flaw. If you ever need help in the future, just give me a shout. I’m here for you.” Brad smiled, handing

Liam’s wheelchair silently rolled

started, but he immediately shut

a casual glimpse, he spotted Brad and Emma in the room, leading he

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Chapter 23

Juli

also the person Mr. Liam hates the most! Anyone who dares to associate with Brad will be sentenced to death

at the door, a sinister smile tugging at the corner of his mouth as he said to

right?”

at the moment, unaware that Liam was standing there. She glanced down at the business card in Brad’s hand and took it. But the next second, she

unnecessary.”

sigh of relief. He saw the murderous aura emanating from Liam when Emma took the card earlier. It wasn’t until she tore it up that Liam instantly softened, even

hide his grimace as he said, “Emma, the Wilson family is gone, and Liam is a powerless, moody cripple. Without a backer in the Hall family, aren’t

But would you dare say these things

finished, a burst of

Estate without Mr. Liam’s permission and even disturbing Mrs. Emma?” Having been

precision.

the floor, he clenched his fists. “I’ve

“Good bye.” Levi scoffed.

Brad reached the door, a cold, deep voice slowly spoke up. “Hold

back, gritting his teeth. “Anything else,

the wedding band on his ring finger. He was silent

of oppression.