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.

pursed his lips and said icily, “I had no idea

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

fight from breaking out. One after the other, they

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

stern. “Miss Willis, I can’t think of anyone else in all of Orelens who would want her dead. You’re

I’ve ‘targeted‘ her doesn’t mean I tried to kill her. That’s ridiculous logic Besides,

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

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

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52 Confronting The Prime Suspect

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

you to

of her dress, struggling to breathe, her reddened eyes fixed 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 I’m th stupid?” Genuine

her more than Elliot’s obvious

eyes was undeniable, yet Elliot remained cold and unmoving

behind this or not, if

hold you

first time, the two men stood united in their

Jason, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. “Corynn sure is lucky with men,” she remarked bitterly. “First my fiance, then now, Jason. She clings to one while still entangled with the