chapter1635

Eason's hand froze.

Just then, a sharp command came from the entrance.

"Eason, what do you think you're doing?! Let her go now!"

Everyone turned to see King Wright and Queen Wright, who had appeared at some

point. Standing beside them was a handsome young man.

The moment the bound Abby saw him, her eyes lit up.

"Joshua!"

Joshua gave a slight nod, his gaze fixed on Stella, who was being held at gunpoint by Eason.

His long lashes drooped, concealing the darkness in his eyes.

Eason, however, did not lower his weapon. Instead, he said urgently, "Father, Mother, we can't let this woman go! She controls a significant portion of The Williams Group's original shares, as well as several cutting-edge tech companies. The Williams Group is rife with internal conflict. Even if she disappears and we take control of her, the Williams family will never come looking for her. Aurora is Wright's savior. We can use this connection, with Stella as a hostage, to help Aurora rise to power and gain countless benefits in return!"

Eason's words were simple, but King Wright and his wife understood their deeper meaning.

Eason wanted to marry Aurora to gain control of the Williams family.

His ambition was understandable. Aurora's stake in the Williams family was not small among the daughters. Rather than gaining an ally through marriage, it was better to take control of the family itself.

Eason's ambition was vast, and he clearly didn't think much of Aurora. As a royal prince, how could he not handle an illegitimate daughter raised in seclusion? The fact that he was willing to marry her should be something she was grateful for.

King Wright and his wife were shaken by Eason's ambition. They were tempted but couldn't show it with so many people present, especially with Noah and the head of the Gardner family watching. They couldn't exactly silence them both.

Just as King Wright was considering whether to stall for time before making a decision, the situation suddenly changed.

Taking advantage of Eason's distraction, Stella grabbed his hand.

Eason instantly snapped back to attention and tried to push her away, but with a swift twist Stella disarmed him, snatching the gun and pressing it to his temple.

"King Wright," Stella said coldly, "release my friend immediately. Otherwise, I will shoot."

Queen Wright's face changed, and she pointed a finger at Stella, about to scream.

"How dare you "

A gunshot rang out.

A bullet pierced Eason's shoulder, and he let out a pained scream.

"Ah!"

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Stella didn't even blink. "I'll give you one more chance. If you don't release

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Stella's ruthless willingness to open fire completely terrified King Wright and Queen Wright. Even Princess Wright felt a chill, relieved that it was Abby she had kidnapped today? Otherwise, that bullet might have been meant for her.

Abby was an insignificant person; it wasn't worth Eason getting injured over her.

"Let her go!" King Wright ordered immediately. "Hurry up and release that woman!"

Abby was quickly untied.

"Joshua, take Abby and leave first," Stella said.