Chapter 313

With the echoing gunshot, Elijah suddenly felt a sharp pain, not in his heart but in his right arm. Startled, he opened his eyes and saw a blood streak on his white shirt where the bullet had grazed his arm.

The commotion behind him had also stopped.

Turning around, Elijah found Jennifer frozen in place while attacking him, her expression turning from ferocious to numb.

A bullet had pierced through her chest, and blood stained her clothes red.

Jennifer stood there in shock, her face growing pale upon seeing the blood on her chest. Within moments, her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed.

Outside the cabin, rhythmic applause resonated.

With an approving gaze, Nathaniel looked at Sheena and commented, “Nana, you’re too modest. Despite not handling a gun for so many years, your marksmanship is still impeccable. Truly worthy of the skills I once taught.”

Sheena tossed aside the revolver without responding, her face void of warmth.

rooted in his spot, locking eyes with Nathaniel.

between you and this woman. Even after

game?” Elijah’s heart sank, a cold shiver running down his spine. He pressed his lips tightly together, casting a questioning gaze at

the lifeless Jennifer, and addressed Nathaniel,

replied, his tone softer. “Nana, you’re still young. It’s understandable if you want a handsome little pet. But I can also play along. How long do you want this act to last?

even tighter, keenly catching

eyes were fixed on Sheena.

ahead, refusing to look at either of them. She turned and walked out of the cabin, speaking as she moved, “It’s very late, and I’m tired. Mr. Nicholls,

lagging behind. Then, she reminded him, “Aren’t you coming along? Or do

hurriedly caught

glared

the atmosphere was tense, and no one spoke to

head, stealing a

the car window at the passing scenery, expressionless and cold. The lamplight cast a dim halo on her side profile, outlining her breathtakingly beautiful face. Elijah was relieved that Sheena had only targeted Jennifer behind him,

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