Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

Chapter 16

16 Newsflash- The blackmail.

“Who was it?”

The tone of the voice was far from what Christine knew. Her heart jumped and she trefnbled at those words due to fear, but she hurriedly composed herself. She was able to tell Jeslyn all that because she was in handcuffs and also, Jeslyn was never known to be violent, so she calmed her heart down and

asked.

“W-Who was what?” Although she looked like she composed herself, those demonic eyes that were staring at her didn’t allow her confidence to return.

“Who is the young Miss?”

She was surprised at the news of betrayal from her father and she knows that she needs to punish him, but that can only happen after she leaves jail. So, finding out who the young Miss was could be her starting point.

Christine’s eyes widened but she quickly pretended like she wasn’t surprised, however, that flitting change didn’t escape Jeslyn’s eyes.

“I don’t know what you are talking about.”

“She was at my wedding, was she not?”

Jeslyn watched as a glint flashed through Christine’s eyes and knew that she was right. So the young Miss sent her those videos just so she could call off the wedding and hasten her grandfather’s reaction to the poison, but why? Was the cure to the poison found? Or is there another reason why the young Miss did that?

know of the young Miss’ existence. Then the rest of the job will be easy now.” She

stared at her and watched as she pulled out her phone and

want? Are your

anymore. She wanted to leave this place so badly. For a long time now, there has been a fishy taste in her throat that she had been suppressing, but it seems the blood will soon be

for you is just starting.”

in. She recognized the man in the

stopped asking as it dawned

lawyers took

Jeslyn watched them with little understanding of what

two men sat down, lawyer An brought out two files and placed them on the table.

mother, Ms. Alice Lee, and your grandfather, Mr. Lee’s lawyer, and their wills are stored in my possession.

Before

clear that you must not be given a dime unless you get married on the day you clock

be fully transferred to you. The only thing

at the file and then at the lawyer without

this one too, your grandfather’s will in which he also transferred all his assets to you with a condition that you get married before it is handed over

“Pfft… puff”

spat out

became visible. “You-” Her remaining words died down in her throat at the stare

them.” Lawyer An urged

you up

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