Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

“Then where is Professor White?” Winnie’s brows were tightly knitted as disbelief washed over her. “Why were you wearing the helmet? Wasn’t Professor White the one wearing the helmet last night?”

“I…” Sensing that the two women on board the car were about to murder him at any time, the man gulped. He scrunched up his face and explained, “There was heavy gunfire last night. I’m just an ordinary person, so, obviously, I’m scared of getting shot by a stray bullet. There were two helmets in the car at that time, I saw Professor White putting on a helmet, so I picked up the remaining one and put it on. I just wanted to live. Then, you said you wanted the med kit, so I went into the car to get the med kit. After that, you pulled me onto the bike. I thought it was because the car was too small for so many people, and that’s why you dragged me onto the bike. I didn’t know that you wanted to bring Professor White away back then. I thought you arranged for Professor White to be in the car because it would be safer, and that’s why you brought me to take the bike with you.”

As the assistant explained, he kept glancing at Winnie. Winnie was not the only one in disbelief; even he found the whole thing confusing.

Winnie studied the assistant. He did not look like he was lying at all.

Furthermore, his explanation made sense—it matched what had happened the night before.

Winnie’s brows furrowed even more. “Then why didn’t you deny it when I called you Professor White today? Also, why didn’t you explain to me when I mentioned your leg injury?”

The assistant was aggrieved. “I thought you called me by the wrong name. After all, it had been desperate circumstances. You even called me Xavier when you asked me to pass you the gauze. I know that people would make mistakes like these when they’re anxious, so I didn’t explain anything because I didn’t think it’d be necessary. Moreover, I did injure my leg. Professor White wasn’t the only one who was hurt in the sewer. I was, too. But I know I’m not as important to you, and everyone was in a rush to escape. I didn’t want to make more trouble for you, so I didn’t say anything.”

Everything the assistant had said was true, and Winnie was rendered speechless.

All she could do was blame herself for her carelessness. She was the one who thought the one wearing a helmet and holding a med kit was Riley.

With those thoughts in mind, Winnie gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath, “D*mn it.”

She was currently unable to contact Xavier, and she had no idea whether or not he realized the real Riley was in his car.

Furthermore, she did not know whether they were currently safe or not.

Still, her priority at that moment was to send Christopher to the hospital.

Yulissa had readily agreed to come back and pick Christopher up because Winnie had promised to send Riley safely to Yulissa.

Yet, Riley was now missing.

Winnie let out a long resigned sigh before calling out Yulissa’s name. She then tried to explain to her, “Sorry. You heard him too. This is a misunderstanding. I’ve brought the wrong person, but your grandpa should be with Xavier right now. We did take him out of Harold’s factory.”

Nevertheless, Yulissa was livid to hear Winnie’s explanation.

“Winnie Garland, do you really take me as a fool just because I’ve lost to you several times before? You’re f*cking toying with me! Are you enjoying this? You and Christopher went there to save my grandpa, but you ended up rescuing the wrong person. Now, you’re telling me that this is a misunderstanding and that my grandpa is with Xavier? Sure, prove it to me! If you can’t prove it, then that means you’re just a godd*mn liar! You and Christopher are afraid I’d expose your secrets to Harold, so you’re using my grandpa as a shield! I’m telling you now, Winnie Garland. My grandpa is my only bottom line. If you have the guts to use my grandpa to mess with me, you’ll have to pay the price for it. I’m going to drag you to hell even if it means I have to go there too!”

Winnie took in a deep breath. “I’m not lying to you. Give me your phone. I’ll call Xavier right now, but you can’t stop the car. You have to keep driving.”

“You motherf*cker!” Yulissa screamed. Winnie was starting to get mad. “Yulissa White, mind your words!”

“What’s the matter?” Yulissa barked out a laugh. “You’re upset because I mentioned your mother? Then do you think I’d be happy about you using my grandpa to mess with me?”

As she spoke, she fished out her phone and threw it toward the backseat. “Make the call. Make the call to Xavier right now. I have to hear my grandpa speak today!”

Winnie caught the phone, but she hesitated after opening the call function.

course, she could call Xavier at any time, but after the series of events the night before, she was unsure if

if he could pick up the call and tell her that he and Riley were

or if

a frown to Winnie’s

she lowered her head to glance at the unconscious Christopher,

to be in control of the car. She’s not

number with her right hand, she reached up to the

she slowly leaned forward to allow

in the right position, she made

not tell Yulissa about that right away, for

never saw coming was that Yulissa had sensed something

she could make her move, Yulissa

that Yulissa would whip out a gun to aim at her or flee the

neither of those. Instead, she picked up a gas mask by her

realized that Yulissa was going to gas the

way she and Riley’s assistant could get

second, white toxic gas rose

essentially useless. Furthermore, not only did she need to take care of herself, but

knew nothing about the toxin Yulissa had used. Winnie might be fine after inhaling a breath or two, but that

space within the car was small, and soon, the gas

a gas mask on, so

kick at the man in the front passenger seat. Only after making sure that he was completely unresponsive did she wind down

gas went out of the car, Yulissa’s sight

unconscious Winnie, she sneered. “That’ll teach you a lesson. You shouldn’t have

a genius chemist. How can I

stepped on the accelerator

as she opened her eyes, she was forced to

so bright that she could not open her eyes again, but she could

her limbs still felt tingly and numb. She deduced it was probably because

in the air. It would be impossible for her to escape

about most was

eyes open to study her surroundings. Unfortunately, she saw no signs of Christopher nor Riley’s assistant

Yulissa were the only ones in the

the expressionless Yulissa. As her tongue still felt numb, it took her much effort to voice out, “Where’s Christopher? How is he? Where did you

yourself safe, but you’re still thinking about Christopher? Haha! What a selfless being you are. Why didn’t I know that you were such a magnanimous person before? I never saw you being merciful toward your father, stepmother, and stepsister back

ambled away from Winnie as she continued snickering. “Could it be that you’re so worried about Christopher because you have an

Winnie whipped her head toward the other woman. “Stop your nonsense. I swear on my life that we saved your grandpa from Harold’s factory. I promise you that you’ll be able to see your grandpa, but Christopher’s condition is deteriorating!

into laughter upon hearing Winnie’s words. Dramatically cupping her ears, she asked, “What did you just say? I didn’t hear that wrongly, did I? Are

“You didn’t

such an interesting thing, and it’s an event worth memorizing. Do wait a moment before you beg me

Yulissa said that, she turned and left

door and went out, Winnie noticed that

was locked up