The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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.

Denis discreetly retreated to the men's restroom for cover. Brenna, meanwhile, positioned herself strategically behind

He was gripping her neck tightly, causing her pain without

this cold- blooded

little for the lives of her own crew.

probably driven by his importance

as he ordered, "Tell your men to stand down, or I'll

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Taking

her head, tilting it. Jade

urgently, "why choose Brenna over me? She's

can you be at peace being with someone like her? I love you more,

connections. I'm also not as cruel as her. Ethan, choose me. I'm

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

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

words were cold, and while he considered his escape options, his

take control

Ernst cautiously moved closer, their

out of patience, Ethan acted decisively and shot Jade in the

sound of the gunshot echoed

she gasped, staring

lingering affection she had for him hardened into pure resentment. It

your weapons,"

guards complied, dropping their