The Crime Lord, the Wrong Bride, and My Return Novel

Chapter 11 Gloria shot me a vicious look , then rushed straight to Henson . Tears welled up in her eyes before she could even get the words out , and she reached for his arm . " Henson ... " He moved back fast , neatly avoiding her touch . His voice was cool . " Ms. Hill , keep your distance . If you have something to say , say it ." Gloria's shoulders shook harder , and she turned the sobbing up another notch , her voice soft and trembling on purpose . " Henson , let me explain . On the wedding day , I did not want to steal her place . I was forced . " " Wilson threatened me and my mother .

He said if I did not do what he wanted , he would make us disappear from New York ... " " He told me that he and Laura already ... " She cast a timid glance my way . " He said he and Laura had a deal , that they were using the marriage to take over the Hill family's assets . I was forced to go along . " The more she talked , the more dramatic she became . Tears streamed down her face . " The person I truly love has always been you , Henson . I have cried every day . I regret everything , but I was so afraid . I did not dare speak up ... " Her performance drew a crowd of onlookers .

To people who had no idea what really happened , she looked like a fragile , pregnant victim . A few of them started to sympathize , whispering back and forth . Their eyes on Henson and me carried a hint of doubt . Henson listened in silence , his face unreadable . When she finally ran out of lines , he spoke , voice mild . " So , according to you , Wilson forced you to get pregnant with his child . And he forced you and your mother to drug Laura together . " The question caught Gloria off - guard . Panic flashed in her eyes , then she quickly recovered and nodded vigorously .

" It was all him . If you don't believe me , investigate . Everything I said is true . " Chapter 11 100.00 % The crowd got louder . That was when a furious figure came charging in like something unhinged . Wilson , still damp and smelling of salt water , eyes bloodshot , looked completely feral . " Gloria , you lying slut . " He grabbed her hair and slapped her hard across the face . Gloria screamed and went down . The crowd shrank back with a chorus of gasps at the sudden violence . " I forced you ? You threw yourself at me , you filthy whore .

" " You and your mother plotted every step to use me , and now you dare turn it around in public and dump the filth on me . I will beat you to death . " Wilson snapped . He rained fists and kicks down on Gloria . She curled around her stomach , crying and begging . " Please , no , my baby ... " Henson pulled out his phone , gave a quick order , and waved over the street patrol officers . But Wilson's rage hit like an explosion , too fast to rein in . In the chaos , he landed a vicious kick to Gloria's abdomen . Her scream cut off .

Her face turned chalk white , her body curling on the pavement , shaking uncontrollably . Blood spread beneath her in a bright , terrifying pool . The police moved in and locked the scene down . Gloria was rushed to the hospital, but her injuries were fatal . She and the baby did not survive . Wilson had committed a ki in public while out on bail , and the evidence was ironclad . With all charges combined , he was sentenced to life in prison . He would never walk free again . The Fred family's reign over New York's underworld ended the moment he was shut away in a concrete box .

Not long after , word came from inside that when Rose learned her daughter and unborn grandchild Chapter 11 100.00 % were dead , her mind shattered . After she finished her sentence , she was sent straight to a psychiatric hospital . Henson , on the other hand , was credited as the key player in the case . His rank and reputation . climbed even higher . A month later , our wedding took place on schedule . My father placed my hand firmly into Henson's . The man who had always been so unyielding couldn't hold back his tears in front of everyone .

Henson held my hand tightly , looking at me as if I hung the moon and stars . For the first time in my life , my heart felt completely calm and completely certain . When the ceremony ended , applause rolled through the hall like a wave . In this life , the glitz and glamour had faded , and all grudges were finally laid to rest . I finally held my own happiness in my hands , close enough to never lose again . Prologue Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.