Waiting for the rights one novel

Chapter 8X Gerald let out a low , chilling laugh , his voice barely above a whisper N Ha , a blood debt must be repaid in blood .

He doesnt get to explain himself .

The words were so soft that I almost thought I had misheard them .

I turned my head sharply , my gaze locking onto his face .

But his thin lips remained pressed together , betraying nothing .

The only difference was his eyes narrowed , razor sharp , like a predator waiting for the perfect moment to strike.N Gerald , what did you just say ? N My heart pounded .

I was afraid hed act impulsively for my sake.N But in the next second , he curved his lips into a lazy smile , his expression light and teasing .

Huh ? I said you look beautiful today .

N I rolled my eyes , exasperated.N After my brother finished cursing Jonah out over the phone , he was still fuming even after hanging up .

His hands balled into fists , his face red with rage as he shouted about going to Hammerton that very moment.N Before I could stop him , Gerald reached out , placing a firm hand on my brothers shoulder and pulled him aside .

The two exchanged hushed words too low for me to hear .

It only lasted a few moments , but when my brother turned back around , his expression had noticeably shifted .

Though his anger still simmered , it was no longer about to explode.N I blinked in surprise.N Aside from me and my parents , no one had ever been able to calm my brother down when he was like this .

No one- except Gerald.N A strange feeling stirred in my chest .

It was almost as if … he truly was meant to be part of our family.N After confirming all the necessary precautions with the doctor , Gerald finally took me home .

The car ride was quiet , the city lights flickering past the window , casting fleeting shadows across his face .

N I couldnt hold back my curiosity.N What did you say to calm Ronan down ? I asked , tilting my head to study him.N Gerald merely smiled , his fingers tapping lightly against the steering wheel .

He didnt answer .

For some reason , I felt a rare pang of sympathy for Jonah.N I had already made his life a living hell today .

While I was walking down the aisle , he should have been doing the same- celebrating his own wedding.N But instead , chaos had erupted at his ceremony .

The moment the officiant was about to declare them husband and wife , police officers stormed into the venue , an arrest warrant in hand .

Nadias mother was suspected of orchestrating a kidnapping .

And Jonah he was being charged with assault .

Dressed in the wedding gown that was supposed to be mine , Nadia shrieked , her voice piercing through the grand hall .

What kind of nonsense is this ? My mom is a frail woman how could she possibly kidnap Arabelle ? She whipped around , eyes blazing with fury .

How much did she pay you to come here and humiliate my mother like this ? + And then , her gaze landed on Jonah.N Jonah stabbed Arabelle because she was trying to kill my mom ! He was only acting in self defense in the heat of the moment ! If you want to arrest someone , it should be Arabelle ! Why are you coming after us ? N Her voice was laced with desperation , but no one in the crowd spoke up in her defense.N Then , as if to make things worse , the hotel staff I had bribed released all the

evidence .

One by one , the damning clips played on the projector screen video of Jonah and Nadia whispering in the hospital .

Their entire conversation laid bare before the stunned audience .

Next came the forged medical records Nadias mother had never been ill .

Every single document she had used to fake her sickness was exposed .

Realizing the situation was spiraling out of control , Nadia lost all composure .

She lunged at the projector , fists flying as she tried to break the machine , to shatter the screen , to erase the evidence .

But no matter how desperately she struggled , the truth had already been laid bare for all to see .

The murmurs grew louder .

Guests exchanged glances , whispering among themselves .

For the past six years , Jonah had refused to meet my parents .

But our mutual friends had always known I was his girlfriend .

They had watched our relationship unfold And now , they were trying to make sense of why , after all this time , the linn hand to low ima · bride standing beside him was someone else .

Nadia and her mother screamed , denying everything .

They claimed the evidence was fake , that I had framed them .

But amid the growing whispers , Jonah suddenly froze .

Something in his eyes shifted .

He turned to Nadia , his face pale .

And then without warning he struck her .

The sharp crack of the slap echoed through the hall .

All this evidence is real , isnt it ? His voice trembled , his fury barely contained .

Nadia stood there , stunned , one hand clutching her cheek .

Jonah … did you just slap me ? Everything I did was just so we could marry ! You went along with it .

I didnt hold a knife to your throat ! She looked at him as if she couldnt believe it .

You bitch , Jonah hissed , his entire body shaking .

How dare you lie to me ! M Before anyone could react , his hands shot out , wrapping around her throat .

You tricked me ! You- The police had no patience for their theatrics .

Without hesitation , they stepped in , yanking Jonah away from Nadia and restraining them both .