Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

458 The blackmail

“He couldn’t refuse me because Frank’s family was wealthier than his. He thought we were friends but unfortunately, I was there for you. When they played you, I was aware but I wanted them to hurt you and make you hate them, then I’ll be the only one you can rely on.

“I thought I’d take you out of Jail after two weeks but I was a step too late. Maverick sent Spid to get

I thought he’d let you stay in Rose City for a day or two so I could come in but rather, he took you

away.

you.

“I was enraged. So I killed Ray’s family, the whole of them. I didn’t want to kill Ray yet. I thought I could use him to bring you back to Rose City but he found out who I was and wanted to expose me to you, so I blew up his car and killed him while he was still on a call with you.

“I knew you were with ATOM. Your oldest sister, Emilee and her father did that to you. The reason I wasn’t always by your side and travelled every time was to look for a cure for you. But since I couldn’t, I made a deal with the Dark Age to always do their bidding and in return, I got a suppressing pill. But unfortunately, your mother was always faster to get you a suppressing pill. All the ones I got were left rotting away in my room.

“When I hacked into your system, I discovered you applied to be Celestine’s student. I desperately wanted to be with you, so I found someone who would be taking lessons with you. One was a girl and the other was a nerd, Rubenstein Ye.

“I approached him and killed him to take his place. Everything was going fine until your husband asked his people to investigate Rubenstein. At first, he didn’t find anything but he didn’t give up

either.

they were already discussing how to kill Maverick and you because you were from the Half heart. I objected and got into a fight with them,

it’s only right

She yelled. This is just unbelievable. Such a thing can only be done by

you accept me, the better it will be for everyone around you.”

her stomach. “What do you

your loved ones‘ back. I sent Rex to the Half Heart. You should have an idea of what will happen to him

no, no, no, you can’t do that! You

not done,” he

no such disease, it’s a trap. I lured him away so I could carry

his life is hanging on a thread right now. The fight is tiring him out and he might fall before tonight.

I hate that girl so much. She’ll

them alone, they did nothing

did nothing, but you did something. I can’t hurt you, but I can vent on them. Look at my face, Rossa,” he raised

on his temple.

me any moment. Still, I can’t hurt you. Know this, with every disobedience you show me, with

I

wh–what do you want to do?” she panicked and immediately grabbed his hand, with a

find out.” He pulled out a small phone

the phone. “Please, don’t, I beg you! I promise I’ll be obedient,

you inflicted on me, Rossa. I have