Chapter 281
After she said that, Bethany forcefully pushed open the wooden door, letting dozens of knife- wielding bodyguards storm in.
Seeing the situation, Jennifer quickly scrambled to her feet, bypassed Elijah, and hid behind the group of bodyguards to confront him.
“Eli, you’re completely obsessed with that woman! I truly love you, but you insist on choosing her over me. I’m so heartbroken. Don’t worry. Once you’re gone, I’ll make sure to torture her to death as revenge for you!”
Jennifer’s eyes reddened, a mix of anger and hatred boiling within her.
Lionel immediately stood in front of Elijah, assuming a defensive stance.
The tide had turned, and Bethany reveled in her triumph.
“Elijah, I heard you were injected with a drug that weakened your body, and you can’t even fight now. If that’s true, your little sidekick not only has to take on ten guys barehanded but also protect you. That’s quite a tough job, huh?”
Indeed, Elijah’s current condition meant he could not handle even one person in a fight. If it came to a brawl, he would likely rely on Lionel to cover him.
Inside the cabin, the atmosphere grew tense, the situation hanging by a thread.
Lionel glared at her discontentedly and scoffed, “You should worry about yourself! Forget about these men. Even if you bring twenty more, I can still handle them!”
Bethany ignored Lionel, instead keeping her eyes fixed on Elijah, continuing her persuasive tactics.
“Seems like the news is true. She’s really ruthless toward you. What’s the worth of protecting a woman like her? We’re family, and I would never treat you like this. I can’t bear to see you die here today, so why not cooperate with us and get rid of her together?”
Thinking of Sheena’s beautiful face, Elijah smirked.
“Yeah, she’s not just ruthless, but she’s also cunning. All her sweetness and coyness are for Howard and the others, while all her anger and cruelty are reserved for me. Even so, I enjoy every bit of it. You can’t compare to her.”
This statement infuriated Bethany. “Alright then, you can forget about leaving here alive. today!”
The bodyguards behind her approached Elijah menacingly with their knives.
Nonetheless, Elijah remained composed, locking eyes with Bethany as he sneered. “Did you really think I came unprepared?”
Lionel placed his hand over his mouth, making a sharp bird–like call. After a few seconds, wooden window was violently smashed open, startling both Bethany and Jennifer. Logan, accompanied by a few men, leaped in through the window, standing shoulder to
the
shoulder with Lionel. He handed Lionel a handy knife as they took their positions.
In Froania, strict gun control measures and the attention–drawing nature of gunshots led both sides to rely on knives instead of firearms. Otherwise, it would have turned into a
shootout.
Elijah’s men were seasoned fighters who had been with him for years, experienced in real–life combat. Though fewer in number, the outcome was far from certain when it came to an all-
out brawl.
The two sides faced off, tension hanging thick in the air.
Now, Bethany was frustrated as it seemed tonight would not be easy. Suddenly, she thought of something and broke into a smile.
“Elijah, there’s something I forgot to tell you. The charity gala tonight wasn’t aimed at you. I’m afraid that bitch Sheena might not make it home. Her luck has run out.”
Elijah frowned, anger simmering in him as he questioned, “What do you mean?”
Bethany chuckled. “Literally what I said. Come on, let’s see whose people are tougher!”
She waved her hand, and the bodyguards with knives swiftly engaged in a fierce battle with Lionel, Logan, and their men.
The scene was chaotic, with blood splattering everywhere.
Meanwhile, far away from Ocean Avenue, at the Garden Hotel…
