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.

icily, “I had no idea she’d do something like this.”

you knew or didn’t? The damage has been

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

Elliot had arrived, rushed to the door–only to see Jason standing beside Ellicc Her smile vanished instantly and was replaced by a look of displeasure. “You’re here to confront me about Corynn, aren’t you? Well, you can leave. I didn’t do it,”

his tone stern. “Miss Willis, I can’t think of anyone else in all of Orelens who would want her dead. You’re the only one who’s been persistently targeting her since

kill her.

Elliot, eyes filled with hurt, she squeezed out a tear and asked pitifully, “Do you think I did it,

was enough to send her reeling, Eyes wide as saucers, Amanda cried, “I didn’t do it! I

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52 Confronting The Prime Suspect

Elliot continued, his fack impassive “You’re the only on

her company twice and failed both times. The utter bumiliation must’ve driven you to resort to murder–in a word, you have

her, wouldn’t I be the

pained her more than Elliot’s

undeniable, yet Elliot remained cold

Willis, whether you’re behind this or not, if anything

hold you

first time, the two men stood united in their stance.

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