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.

cover. Brenna, meanwhile, positioned herself strategically behind Ethan, her firearm

expected Ethan to take her hostage. He was gripping

doing? Are you truly planning to marry this cold- blooded killer? She just killed a man! Lower your gun; let's

little for the lives of her own crew. Viper death didn't matter to

by his importance

icy as he ordered, "Tell your men to stand down,

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Taking

head, tilting it. Jade

over me? She's

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

cruel as her. Ethan, choose me. I'm

up

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

while he considered his escape options, his

giving up their guns and letting Ethan take control of the yacht or resisting

their weapons ready, eyeing

patience, Ethan acted decisively and shot Jade in the

sound of the gunshot echoed

me?" she gasped, staring

that instant, any lingering affection she had for him hardened into pure

your weapons," Ethan said

reluctance, the guards complied, dropping their