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    Even now, cornered by Johan, he only cursed his own bad luck.


    For three years, Johan had yed the dissipated libertine, all while biding his time and meticulously nning this very moment.


    How he regretted not eliminating the root of the problem when he had the chance.


    “Johan, my dear nephew, you care for both these women.”


    Holden stepped back, positioning himself beside Larissa, his eyes gleaming with venomous calction. “Let me leave, and I’ll spare one for you.”


    Corrine stood deathly pale, her gaze fixed silently on Johan.


    Larissa, however, cried out in terror, “Johan, save me!”


    Johan gritted his teeth. “Holden, you’re despicable.”


    Holden roared withughter. “Johan, you didn’t honestly think I’de unprepared?”


    He shoved Larissa and Corrine forward. “Choose which one stays. The otheres with me–until I’m safely away.”


    He knew Johan too well. Johan would inevitably pick Corrine, for his true affection had alwaysin with her.


    And secretly, Holden hoped Johan would choose Corrine.


    Hidden behind a tree, Cecilia struggled silently, her mouth sealed with duct tape, her throat gripped tight–utterly unable to make a sound.


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    Her heart was filled with anxiety, hoping Johan would choose Corrine.


    But after several seconds of silence, Johan chose Larissa.


    “I choose Larissa.”


    He gritted his teeth as he gave his answer, not daring to look at Corrine’s expression.


    Corrine offered a bitter smile, yet felt a wave of relief wash over her.


    Fine. This was fine.


    But the pain in her chest still cut deep.


    She lowered her gaze, refusing to look at Johan again.


    Larissa burst into tears of joy. “I knew it, I knew you loved me most.


    Holden’s smile vanished; Johan’s choice wasn’t what he’d anticipated.


    This meant his subsequent ns couldn’t proceed.


    His expression darkened.


    “Bring her out.”


    Cecilia was pushed forward, forced to stand beside Corrine.


    At the same moment, the sound of chaotic footsteps approached.


    Wesley appeared not far away.


    Seeing Wesley, Cecilia suddenly felt her legs go weak. For no reason at all, she felt safe.


    Holden gnashed his teeth. “Wesley.”


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    He’d staged an ident to stop Wesley, so how did he still make it?


    Wesley’s men encircled Holden.


    “Holden, kidnapping my people? You’re asking for death.”


    Right now, Holden despised two people most: Johan and Wesley.


    He never imagined Wesley would secretly aid Johan, forcing him to flee Aetherton.


    “Wesley!”


    Seething, Holden yanked Cecilia forward, then shoved her toward a bodyguard. “Call off your men, or I’ll kill Cecilia.”


    A cold de gleaming against Cecilia’s neck drew a thin line of blood.


    “Stop!”


    Johan’sposure shattered into raw panic. “Don’t hurt her!”


    “Let Ci go.”


    Wesley’s expression darkened dangerously.


    Holden burst into wildughter. “Seems I guessed right. Cecilia is both your weakness.”


    His gamble paid off; a lunatic look filled his eyes.


    “How amusing!”


    Meanwhile, Larissa paled, staring disbelievingly at Johan, then at Cecilia.


    Could Johan also feel…


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    “So you’re the one he holds dear.”


    She murmured the words.


    The raging jealousy inside her overwhelmed all fear.


    Her eyes darted around; no one knew what she was thinking.


    Holden pped and clicked his tongue, “Since that’s the case, I’ll give you a choice. There are three women. Each of you pick one, and I’ll take whoever’s left.”


    He was clearly in the mood to watch a show.


    Johan spoke immediately, “Let Cecilia go.”


    He didn’t hesitate, even forgetting he’d originally chosen Larissa.


    Larissa bit her lip, tears falling as she red at her husband, “Johan, you can’t do this to me.”


    But Johan only had eyes for Cecilia; he didn’t even nce at her.


    Larissa’s heart was being gnawed by jealousy, driving her almost mad.


    Cecilia controlled her fear and said softly to Johan, “Take Corrine away.”


    “Ci.”


    Corrine looked up abruptly, “No.”


    She’d rather stay here.


    Johan paused, “I…”


    He was about to refuse.


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    Cecilia’s tone turned stern, “Johan, I told you–take Corrine away.”


    She softened her voice, “Listen to me. He won’t let me leave.”


    She had both Wesley and Johan under her thumb; why would Holden be foolish enough to hand her over?


    Holden just wanted to watch the show.


    Holden wasn’t angered by being seen through; instead, he offered phony praise. “Ms. Zamora is quite clever.”