Sweet Submission: Reclaiming Her Love

Chapter 52 Confronting The Prime Suspect

On his way to the Willis Mansion, Jason ran into the last person he wanted to see–Filice

“Looks like you also figured out it was her,” Jason remarked, his voice dripping with sarcom

Elliot said nothing. While Kaden hadn’t reported back yet, he had a sinking suspicion that Amanda wa somehow involved in Corynn’s matter.

“How many times are you going to put her in harm’s way, Elliot? Jason kissed icily. All you do is bring her pain!”

Elliot finally looked at Jason and acknowledged his presence by retorting, “And you, you weren’t able to protect her either. So much for your so–called ‘affection“”

As expected, Jason’s expression darkened. Elliot had hit a sore spot.

Indeed, he cared deeply for Corynn, but he had failed yet again to protect her. The guilt gnawed at tim

endlessly.

“At least I don’t have an evil fiancee who keeps trying to hurt her,” Jason clapped back with a cold sort

“So, you’re worse than me,” he thought, deciding not to voice this last part.

had no

The

silence to prevent a full–on fight from breaking out. One after the other,

Ellicc Her smile vanished instantly and was replaced by a look of displeasure. “You’re here to confront me about

of anyone else in all of Orelens who would want her dead. You’re the only

doesn’t mean I tried to kill her. That’s ridiculous logic Besides, you can’t go around accusing people without any

filled with hurt, she squeezed out a tear and asked pitifully, “Do

single word from Elliot’s mouth was enough to send her reeling, Eyes wide as saucers, Amanda

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Confronting The

it, Jason’s right,” Elliot continued, his fack impassive “You’re

and failed both times. The utter bumiliation must’ve driven you to resort to murder–in a word, you have motive,” he added, his tone devoid

wouldn’t I be the first suspect if anything happened to her? Do you really then

her more than Elliot’s obvious distrust.

undeniable, yet Elliot remained cold and

spoke up. “Miss Willis, whether you’re behind

you

first time, the two men stood united

back of her hand. “Corynn sure is lucky with men,” she remarked bitterly.