Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns

Chapter 491

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Chapter 491

"Mr... Mr. Murray... please, just spare me!" The fear in Stanley's voice was palpable, each word trembling with desperation. Jacob, seated at the head of the table, emanated a chilling coldness that seemed capable of freezing everything in its wake. "Mr. Murray, we've confirmed that Ms. Smith's drink was tampered with. The testimony points to Stanley as the one who arranged for the spiked drink to be delivered to her," Jack said.

So, it was exactly as he had suspected.

Jacob's face darkened with an intense fury, his eyes narrowing. He had mistakenly taken the wrong glass of wine last night, the one laced with drugs. That was why he'd lost control and gone into a wild frenzy.

The thought of what had happened the previous night filled him with sorrow. The drug had pushed him beyond his limits, and knowing it was Nancy's first time made it all the more painful for her.

His dark eyes were clouded with a deep, aching regret, and his desire to see her grew stronger. Yet, she refused to see him right now.

The evidence was indisputable. Even if Stanley wanted to deny it, he had no choice but to

confess.

never meant to hurt Nancy. It was all them! They're the ones who forced me to do it!"

they were in hot water, quickly scrambled

We only discussed the plan; he's the one who took action on his own. We had nothing to do with it..." Their protestations were feeble and transparently self- -serving. "That's a lie!" Stanley's voice was

he watched the blame game unfold. His eyes

let any of them get

quickly. "Understood,

his

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she still hadn't responded to any of

sweetly call him Jacob. Now, she wouldn't even acknowledge his existence. Even Yvette refused to help

reflection, Jacob

with each failed attempt. On the third try, Wilson finally answered. "Jacob, what's going on?" Wilson's voice was edged with

his frustration; he had finally managed to steal a few moments

was a surprise. Ever since learning about Jacob and Yvette's