Once His Wife, Now His Rival 234

Chapter 234 Taking Her Hostage

Jade had badly underestimated Brenna, assuming she would be an easy target for Viper, whose combat skills were usually unrivaled.

She was confused by the situation. How could Brenna, who seemed so delicate, have been able to kill Viper?

Viper couldn't even overpower a woman? So useless!

The unexpected turn of events left Jade shocked. Her eyes, filled with intense hatred, locked onto Brenna.

As Vanland's underground networks crumbled and key distributors were arrested, Viper's role in establishing new connections had been crucial. Now, with his death, Jade found herself uncertain about the future of her

business.

Jade hissed with fury, "You'll pay for this with your life, Brenna!”

Jade gave a subtle nod, signaling two more gunmen to enter. Their weapons clicked ominously as they loaded them and aimed them at Brenna.

Ethan moved quickly, drawing his gun and pulling Jade over, the cold muzzle pressing against her head. "One move, and she's dead," he said coldly.

Jayceon and Ernst, caught off guard by the sudden escalation of the situation, stopped at the entrance, watching

the tense scene.

They then reacted immediately, raising their guns in unison, aiming them at the armed guards.

Denis found himself unarmed, regretting his lack of preparation for what was happening. He had really thought this was going to be a simple gathering.

cover. Brenna, meanwhile, positioned herself strategically

her hostage. He was gripping her neck tightly, causing her pain

are you doing? Are you truly planning to marry this cold- blooded killer?

cared little for the lives of her own crew.

by his importance to

was icy as he ordered, "Tell your men to

18:16

<

234 Taking Her

her head, tilting it. Jade stiffened, fearful of

she pleaded urgently, "why choose Brenna over

peace being with someone like her? I love you

not as cruel as her. Ethan, choose

she saw his indifference, tears welled up in her eyes, and her

a warning shot into the wall. "This is your last chance-drop your weapons, or

cold, and while he considered his escape options, his grip of the gun

and letting Ethan take control of the yacht or resisting and putting their

moved closer, their weapons

patience, Ethan acted decisively

the gunshot

gasped, staring at Ethan in disbelief.

him hardened into pure

weapons," Ethan said

reluctance, the guards complied, dropping their

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255