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.

icily, “I had

didn’t? The damage has been done,” Jason

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

to hear that Elliot had arrived, rushed to the door–only to see Jason standing beside Ellicc Her smile vanished instantly and was replaced by a look

who would want her dead. You’re the

mean I tried to kill her. That’s ridiculous logic

out a tear and asked pitifully, “Do you

enough to send her reeling, Eyes wide as saucers, Amanda cried,

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The

I hate to admit it, Jason’s right,” Elliot continued, his fack

to destroy her company twice 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

on file “I’m the only one targeting her, wouldn’t I be the first suspect if anything happened to her? Do you really then

than

in Amanda’s eyes was undeniable, yet Elliot remained

whether you’re behind this or not, if anything happens to Coryna

you responsible.”

men stood united in their stance.

she remarked bitterly. “First my fiance, then now, Jason. She clings to one while still entangled with the

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