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.

said icily, “I had no idea she’d do something

knew or didn’t? The

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

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

forward, 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

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

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

wide as saucers, Amanda cried, “I didn’t do it! I swear it

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as I hate to admit it, Jason’s right,” Elliot continued, his fack impassive “You’re the

failed both times. The utter bumiliation must’ve driven you to resort to

one targeting her, wouldn’t I be the first suspect if anything happened to her? Do

pained her more than Elliot’s obvious

Amanda’s eyes was undeniable, yet Elliot remained cold

up. “Miss Willis, whether you’re behind this or not, if anything happens to Coryna

hold you responsible.”

first time, the two men stood

sure is lucky with men,” she remarked bitterly. “First my fiance, then now, Jason. She clings to one while still entangled