Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 15 The room erupted in shock ! Mia's smile froze on her face as she stammered : " Wh what great - uncle ? Dom , what are you talking about ? " An elderly man with silver hair , leaning on a cane , was escorted forward by the butler . He smiled appreciatively at Mia : " 50 this is my future bride ? Excellent , excellent . " " This is my grandfather's cousin , " Dominic explained coolly . " He's been a widower for many years and wishes to remarry ." Mia stumbled backward : " Impossible !

Dom , this isn't funny at all ! " " Dominic Reed , you must be joking - he's old enough to be my grandfather ! " " Who gave you permission to address the young master so casually ? " A security guard delivered a stinging slap to her face , instantly causing one side to swell . Frederick finally comprehended the situation , rushing forward : " Mr. Reed , there must be some misunderstanding . You clearly showed interest in Mia … " " Mr.

Reeves , " Dominic cut him off , his voice glacial , " my great - uncle is quite taken with your daughter . If you agree to this marriage , North Shore Industries will establish a long - term partnership with Reeves Enterprises . " Frederick's expression transformed instantly . A long - term partnership … with North Shore ! That would elevate Reeves Enterprises into the ranks of first - tier companies ! " Father ! " Mia clutched his arm in terror . " You won't agree to this , right ?

" Frederick hesitated briefly , then abruptly shook off his daughter's hand : " Marrying into the Reed family is your good fortune ! " Frederick turned toward Dominic with a sycophantic smile . " Mr. Reed , rest assured . I'll make sure my daughter and your uncle go and get their marriage license today ! They'll cónsummate the marriage tonight ! " Mia stared at her father in utter disbelief , her mind blank with shock . No ! This wasn't how things were supposed to be !

This couldn't be happening ! She threw herself toward Dominic , sobbing : " Dom ! You're just joking , aren't you ? You love me the most , don't you ? You were willing to risk your life for me ! " Dominic stepped back , avoiding her touch with obvious disgust . " Love ? " He laughed coldly . " I loved the kind - hearted girl I saw at the charity gala three years ago - not you . " Mia was thunderstruck : " What do you mean ? " " It means I mistook the wrong person .

I thought I loved you , but in reality , the woman I fell for was your sister , Ariana Reeves ! " 21.5 % Domini no tonert deigned to be there to resting for Take wake bar 19e great undir eser to the wing Mis rollspend in hysterics , ecriming despertet . a Dominte didn't spare her even glance , nodding for How to as away The gals continued amid howing Champagne was tegak cover . Frederick Reves attempted several times t Dominic , only to be coldly rebuffer . Until the event concluded .

Frederick finally managed to intercept Deminte Bethee He could leave " Mr. Reed , she r partnership … " " Of course , " Dominic pointed toward the parking area . Mr. Reeves , please stand ten meters away from that black and wait for me . " Frederick complied without suspicion , hurrying to position himself exactly as instructed The roar of an engine suddenly filled the parking lot .

Dominic floored the accelerator , the Maybach launching toward Frederick like an arrow released from a bon CRASH ! Frederick was thrown several meters , landing heavily on the concrete as blood immediately pooled beneath " Instruct the doctors , " Dominic said calmly through the lowered window to his security team . " Keep him alive . wish - he were dead . " The black sports car tore along the mountain highway at 200 miles per hour .

The veins on Dominic's hands stood out as he gripped the steering wheel . Only after driving for an hour did he finally beg to calm down . " Ari , " he whispered , " I've finally avenged you . " He dialed his assistant : " Prepare the private jet . We're going to South Bay immediately . " His assistant's voice wavered : " Sir , I'm afraid we might be too late … " " What do you mean ? " " Today … is Miss Ariana's wedding day with the Sinclair heir .

" Heard of that , Dominic slammed on the brakes : " Wedding ? What wedding ? Isn't Christopher Sinclair in a cor " That's what I'm gonna to report , sir . " The assistant's voice trembled . " Mr. Sinclair … he regained consciousness the very first day Miss Reeves arrived in South Bay ! "