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.

the men's restroom for cover. Brenna, meanwhile, positioned herself strategically

had never expected Ethan to take her hostage. He was gripping her neck tightly, causing her pain without

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

knew she cared little for the lives of her own crew. Viper death

probably driven by his importance to her

voice was icy as he ordered, "Tell your

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gun against her head, tilting it. Jade stiffened, fearful of the gun

Brenna over me?

with someone like her? I love you more, and

not as cruel as her. Ethan, choose me. I'm the better choice

indifference, tears welled up in her eyes, and her

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

and while he considered his escape options, his grip of

up their guns and letting Ethan take control of

closer, their weapons ready,

decisively and shot Jade

of the gunshot echoed

shot me?" she gasped, staring at Ethan in disbelief. "How dare you

she had for him hardened into pure resentment. It was

weapons," Ethan said

guards