Chapter 601
Chapter 601
Chloe heard the request and thought it was downright ridiculous. Since when does a bridesmaid step in for the groom? She immediately shook her head, "Sorry, I've done my part. You'll have to find someone else for this kind of thing."
Without a second thought about Linda's reaction, Chloe turned to walk away, but Linda grabbed her arm with surprising force. Turning back, Chloe saw Linda's eyes filled with tears, pleading.
"Chloe, just this once, please help me."
A beam of light highlighted Linda's face, her expression a mix of desperation and hope. Her grip on Chloe's arm trembled slightly. Linda looked so vulnerable, so in need of help-just like when they first met. But Chloe had seen through that act long ago.
"Let go. I'm not interested in playing make-believe with you."
"Chloe, this is my wedding. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing."
Chloe chuckled, not hiding her sarcasm, "Well, congrats on ruining your own wedding."
With that, she shook off Linda's hand and walked away. Linda watched Chloe leave, tears streaming down her face. This wedding was supposed to be for her. In her heart, it was always meant to be hers and Chloe's.
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Linda felt Chloe slipping further
away, beyond her reach. She wasn't sure if she could ever bring her back. Once, Linda had wanted Chloe to fall, to be caught in scandal, so she e
could reach out a hand. Linda believed Chloe would accept it. But no matter how much she plotted, Chloe remained bright and unyielding. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
Chloe, how do I get close to you, stay by your side forever, and make you see only me?
Lost in thought, Linda's eyes strayed
to the crowd spotting the ominous
et
sight of a gun barrel. Despite the dim lighting, the gun's gleam was clear. There, in the shadows, a man with a baseball cap aimed the
weapon directly at Chloe. Content
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Linda's heart dropped. She screamed Chloe's name and sprinted toward her. Suddenly, a gunshot tore through the air, shaking everything.
After the gunshot, a moment of eerie silence fell over the room. Everyone stood in shock, frozen in place. But chaos quickly erupted. By the time
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Connor, and Lucas burst into the scene, having finally forced open the conference room door, it was too late. The banquet hall descended into complete turmoil. Someone pointed to the stage and shouted, "Look, someone's been shot!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org