Married At First Sight Chapter 3681
Married At First Sight Chapter 3681 – Mr. Jimenez continued, “Are you planning for Mr. Fraser to harm your daughter?
Since you think we assistants might betray our masters, why would you place someone like him so close to her? Is it to hurt your own daughter?”
Clarissa was left speechless.
Mr. Jimenez had always been straightforward, never sparing words. In the past, he had been patient with her, claiming it was all for her eldest sister’s sake.
Looking at the crowd, Mr. Jimenez addressed them, saying, “The day my master had her accident, only the two young ladies survived because they were at school. Everyone else in the car died.
Normally, the car was thoroughly checked by a mechanic before my master went out, and again when she returned. But on the day of the accident, the mechanic had severe diarrhea and couldn’t properly check the vehicle. He asked the bodyguards to give it a quick look instead.
It turns out, the mechanic’s breakfast that day was spiked with laxatives by his wife, who had been bribed by the second young lady. She was promised a large sum of money and that her son would be sent abroad after the accident.
The wife admitted to the bribe but not long after, her entire family died, supposedly attacked by stray dogs. The other mechanic, the one who tampered with the car, disappeared—likely silenced by the second young lady.
The elders in the family knew about this. Anyone who tried to help me investigate what happened to my master mysteriously died. It’s hard to believe the second young lady didn’t kill them to keep her secret.”
Mr. Jimenez recounted more of what had happened that year. “After the funeral, I kept trying to uncover the truth about my master’s death. The second young lady even confessed her love to me, but when I refused, she decided I had to die. She knew that if I kept investigating, the truth would come out and she’d lose her chance to take control of the family.
She was jealous—jealous of her older sister’s power and my loyalty to her. She let that jealousy drive her to commit these terrible acts. I never imagined someone so much younger than me would develop feelings like that!”
Clarissa’s face turned pale, but she couldn’t respond. Mr. Jimenez continued to reveal everything from the past.
The crowd listened in shock, staring at Clarissa with new understanding.
The reporters found the story explosive. It showed that behind the grand estates and wealth of powerful families, dark secrets and betrayals festered. For the sake of power and wealth, even family members could become bitter enemies and take lives.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3682
Married At First Sight Chapter 3682 – Mr. Jimenez continued, “No matter how strong I was, I couldn’t escape the waves of assassins sent after me. They didn’t just want to kill me—they wanted to destroy the evidence I had worked so hard to gather.
Once, I was seriously injured during one of their attacks. I thought I was going to die, but by some miracle, I was saved. I believe God saw how unjustly my master and her family had died, and sent someone to rescue me so I could seek justice for them.
My savior used rare medicinal herbs to heal me, allowing me to survive. But I was left with permanent injuries that no medicine could fix. I’ve lived with this broken body for decades, driven by my desire to get justice for my master.
Later, I snuck back to Jensburg to take the master’s daughters, Audrey and Harlow, to safety. But when I returned, they had disappeared. The Farrell family claimed the nanny had kidnapped them.
My master had only two daughters and loved them dearly. She would only hire loyal nannies, so it’s hard to believe they would betray her and abduct the girls.”
Mr. Jimenez looked at Clarissa with cold, vengeful eyes, as if he could kill her with just a stare.
“I suspect Clarissa poisoned the two young ladies, and the nanny noticed. To protect the girls, she fled with them and was hunted down. The nanny was eventually found, but she was already dead.”
“The whereabouts of the two girls were unknown, and soon after, Clarissa took over as the head of the family.”
Mr. Jimenez continued, “I secretly visited the Farrell family cemetery to pay my respects to the head of the family. Clarissa found out and sent assassins to ambush me there. After several failed attempts to kill me, I had no choice but to leave.
For decades, I’ve lived with pain and suffering, but I held on for the sake of revenge and to find the master’s daughters.”
Mr. Jimenez looked at Audrey with guilt in his eyes. “I wasn’t able to find Miss Audrey until recently, but Miss Harlow… she passed away early. It’s my fault. I failed to protect them both.”
“Uncle Jimenez, it’s not your fault,” Audrey reassured him. She never blamed him.
It wasn’t that Mr. Jimenez didn’t search for Audrey and Harlow—by the time he could look for them, they had been adopted, their names changed, and they spent years in an orphanage. The harsh reality made them forget many things.
That’s why it was so hard for Mr. Jimenez to find them. Their names were different, and children change as they grow. The portraits he had drawn didn’t match what they looked like anymore.
Even Audrey, after she became successful, spent decades searching for Harlow without any results.
Finding someone back then, without today’s technology, was like searching for a needle in a haystack. Even now, finding a missing child is difficult.
When Audrey first met Serenity, she immediately felt a connection, though she didn’t know why. She never expected Serenity to be her niece.
After the blood test confirmed their relationship, Audrey thought back to that first meeting and it all made sense. No wonder both she and Elisa felt so warmly toward Serenity—it was the bond of family.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3683
Chapter 3683
Mr. Jimenez looked around and said, “Clarissa claimed I ran away and denied chasing me. She also accused me of killing the head of the family. But I have witnesses who can prove I was being pursued. They can also testify that the person chasing me was a killer sent by Clarissa. The person who saved me back then is here tonight to serve as a witness.”
He turned to Silver Fox and the others standing behind him. “These are my saviors. If it weren’t for them, I’d be long dead.”
Clarissa suddenly laughed and said mockingly, “Mr. Jimenez, you call them your saviors, but how trustworthy are they? Who knows if Audrey hired them to pretend?
You keep accusing me of killing my sisters. Ask them to confront me! If the victims didn’t accuse me, how can it be true?”
Clarissa’s words made everyone look at her strangely, even her own family seemed shocked.
Her sisters had been dead for decades, yet she was asking them to confront her. How could she have held power for 40 to 50 years if her sisters had come forward?
After seeing the evidence presented by Mr. Jimenez, although it wasn’t absolutely certain, it became clear Clarissa was the true murderer of her sisters. She seemed unhinged.
Zachary spoke in a serious tone: “The people who saved our grandfather Jimenez aren’t just anyone. They are the Five Emperors, who have been powerful in both the legal and criminal worlds for decades. Except for one elder who had to care for his grandson, the other four are here.”
“Dr. Carden is a disciple of one of them. Many of you know Dr. Carden’s name. And the wife of the head of the Lafayette family, she is not only from the Stoll family but also a disciple of Mr. Dakota.”
After Zachary spoke, everyone was shocked. Looking at Ezequiel (Silver Fox) and the others, they couldn’t believe they were the legendary Five Emperors, renowned in martial arts circles decades ago.
The younger people present didn’t know much about them, but older attendees had heard of the Five Emperors from their ancestors. Clarissa, being from the same era, knew them well. She was from the Farrell family, whose eldest daughter was the head of the family. When her sister’s health declined, Clarissa acted in her place. She had certainly heard of the Five Emperors and their power.
The Five Emperors had disappeared years ago, and it was believed they had retired. None of them married or had known descendants. It wasn’t until recent years, with the appearance of Sariyah and Lilian, that people remembered the Five Emperors and learned they had taken on successors to pass down their skills.
The Five Emperors Hall had grown more mysterious over time. Some thought the organization no longer existed. But now, it was revealed the Five Emperors were still alive, appearing to be in their sixties or seventies and in excellent shape.
If they had saved Mr. Jimenez, it explained why the Farrell family had been unable to find him for decades. Even though the Farrell family was much stronger than before, they still couldn’t compare to the Five Emperors Hall, which had dominated the world. Not even powerful families like the Buchams or Lafayettes could stand up to them.
In the presence of the Five Emperors, these influential families were nothing more than small players.
Clarissa sneered, “Mr. York, how can you prove they are truly the Five Emperors? Who here even knows them well enough to verify their identities?”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3684
Chapter 3684
Zachary found himself at a loss for words.
No one present, aside from him and his group, had ever seen the five elders. Even they had only met them recently.
The older members of their families could confirm the elders’ identities, but since they were with Audrey, their confirmation wouldn’t carry much weight.
“I can vouch for them,” said an elderly voice from the entrance of the mansion.
The room had been silent, and the voice cut through like thunder, ensuring everyone heard it clearly.
All eyes turned to the source of the voice.
It was an old man in his nineties, standing strong despite leaning on a cane. He had just gotten out of a car and, after steadying himself, walked toward the group, unassisted. A few younger people followed closely behind him.
Everyone knew this man, even Zachary and his companions from Wiltspoon.
The York family had business in Jensburg, where Kevin had been stationed for some time. Naturally, they were familiar with the most respected figure in Jensburg’s business world—Mr. Fontaine, the patriarch of the Fontaine family.
Although retired, Mr. Fontaine still held significant influence in the business community. He was known for his charitable work and had helped many people over the years. His kindness and reputation made him one of the most beloved figures in Jensburg.
Mr. Fontaine was also in touch with modern trends. He made short videos of his daily life and had gained many followers, making him even more widely recognized.
“Mr. Fontaine.”
“Mr. Fontaine.”
Everyone greeted him warmly, like an old friend. The media immediately focused their cameras on him, capturing several shots.
Mr. Fontaine approached Mr. Jimenez, clapping him on the shoulder. With the familiarity of old friends, he said, “Jimenez, I never thought I’d see you again in this lifetime. I’m glad you’re alive.”
Mr. Jimenez responded, “You’re still alive? I thought you had passed.”
With a smile, Mr. Fontaine replied, “I’m not dead yet, my friend. How could I be? We’re both over 90, and it seems fate has been kind, letting us meet again.”
The two men were from the same generation.
Back when they lived in Jensburg, most of the people present weren’t even born yet.
Though Mr. Jimenez had worked for the previous matriarch of the Farrell family, his position allowed him to interact with Mr. Fontaine frequently. They weren’t exactly close friends, but they had crossed paths many times and knew each other well.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3685
Chapter 3685
Grandpa Fontaine shook hands with Ezequiel, Dakota, and the others, saying, “I never thought I’d see you all again. You cheated me so many times back in the day, I’ll never forget it. Even if you turned to ashes, I’d still recognize you.”
Ezequiel laughed and replied, “Cheating? You came to us for favors but didn’t want to pay. Did you expect us to work for free?”
“Mr. Fontaine, you’re a good man, but nothing comes for free,” he added.
Grandpa Fontaine chuckled and said, “Let’s not talk about money. You tricked me plenty of times—I got caught in your traps more than once.”
After their playful exchange, Grandpa Fontaine spoke loudly to the crowd, “I can confirm that these men are the leaders of the Five Emperors Hall, though they retired decades ago. Their apprentices have taken over since then. I never thought I’d see these brothers again in my lifetime.”
Mr. Fontaine glanced at Zachary and his companions. He told Zachary, “You remind me of your grandfather, but your serious way of handling things is more like your grandmother.”
Turning to Audrey, he said, “Do you remember me? You used to visit my house with your mother and Uncle Jimenez. My wife liked you a lot—she even wanted you to marry my second son… but fate had other plans.”
Audrey replied apologetically, “I don’t remember much from my childhood, Mr. Fontaine.”
As an adult, Audrey didn’t even recall being part of the Farrell family from Jensburg. Her childhood memories consisted of living in a big house with many servants and being driven around in a car. Her clearest memory was of her sister, Harlow. They were each other’s only family, especially after being in the orphanage together. When Harlow was adopted, Audrey clung to their shared photo, hoping to reunite with her someday. Sadly, it was too late.
“It’s alright,” Mr. Fontaine said gently. “That’s all in the past. There will be better days ahead.”
“Yes, better days,” Audrey agreed.
Grandpa Fontaine then looked at Liberty and the others, turning to Mr. Jimenez. “The descendants of your master have turned out well. She would be proud.”
Mr. Jimenez replied, “She can only rest in peace once her murderer is brought to justice.”
Grandpa Fontaine nodded, then looked at Clarissa with a stern expression. “I’ve suspected you before, but without evidence, I couldn’t act. The most I could do was cut ties with the Farrell family.”
Indeed, the Fontaine family had severed all business ties with the Farrells. They didn’t ruin them, out of respect for the former matriarch, but they no longer worked together.
Mr. Fontaine then asked, “Now, the victims have presented evidence and witnesses. Clarissa, what do you have to say?”
Clarissa responded coldly, “You’ve all teamed up to corner me, forcing me to confess. What do you expect me to say? Even if I deny killing my sisters, will you believe me? I’m the only one of the three still alive. They died in unexpected ways, and no matter how I try to explain, no one will listen.”
Mr. Fontaine stared at her. “You’re nothing like your daughter.”
Clarissa glanced at Kathryn, wondering if she had done something. But Kathryn seemed calm and showed no signs of betrayal.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3686
Chapter 3686
Clarissa finally reacted to what Mr. Fontaine said: that her character was not as good as Kathryn’s.
By now, Clarissa realized everyone believed what Mr. Jimenez, Audrey, and the others said—she was the murderer who killed her elder and younger sisters.
“Clarissa, there are witnesses and evidence, yet you still deny killing the head of the family! She loved you like her own daughter, and this is how you repay her? Don’t you feel guilty at all? Has your conscience been eaten by a dog?” Mr. Jimenez angrily accused her.
Suddenly, Clarissa snapped, admitting, “Yes, my conscience has been eaten by a dog. I killed my sisters. So what?”
“Why should I feel guilty? My sister loved me so much that if I wanted to be head of the family, she would’ve given me the position. She wouldn’t have blamed me. But then she got married and had a daughter, leaving me no chance to move up.”
“Why does she get all your love and loyalty? Because she’s the head of the family? Fine, if being the head is what it takes to win your loyalty, then I want to be the head! I want power! I want you, Mr. Jimenez, to be loyal to me the way you were to her.”
Clarissa shouted, her eyes red with emotion.
Killing her sisters—did people really think it didn’t hurt her?
She had been an orphan from a young age, her father and mother gone, leaving her only her sisters. Her eldest sister was nearly 20 years older than her and had raised her and their younger sister after their mother passed away. The oldest sister acted like a mother, doing everything she could to take care of them.
When their mother died, their father returned to his family but soon passed away too. The eldest sister even had Audrey in her late years to ensure there would be a next generation to lead the family. But the strain of managing the family and giving birth at an advanced age left her health in decline.
Eventually, the eldest sister entrusted Clarissa with handling family affairs, and for the first time, Clarissa tasted real power.
She became addicted to that feeling of control. But she knew as long as her sister was alive, she’d never be the head of the family. And even if her sister passed, Audrey would inherit the role.
At first, Clarissa was horrified by her own thoughts of replacing her sister. Her sister wasn’t just a sibling—she had been like a mother to her. How could she even think such a thing?
But once the idea was planted, it grew, slowly and steadily, into a powerful desire.
When her sister gave birth to a second daughter, it sealed Clarissa’s fate. Her sister now had two daughters, leaving no room for Clarissa to rise. Even if Audrey died, there was still Harlow to take over.
In her twisted mind, Clarissa began to admire Mr. Jimenez. He had helped raise her and her sister. He was like the father she never had, and over time, her feelings for him became inappropriate, turning into a deep, unrequited love.
Her love for Mr. Jimenez became so intense that it drove her to plot her sister’s downfall in a desperate bid to have him and the power she craved.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3687
Married At First Sight Chapter 3687 – “Close the doors, butler, close the mansion doors!” Clarissa suddenly shouted, ordering the butler to shut the doors.
She quickly pulled out her phone and called Mr. Dunn. As soon as he answered, she gave a firm order: “Mr. Dunn, do what I told you to do.”
Clarissa had no intention of living any longer. She wanted to take everyone down with her. Many of the capable people from Wiltspoon and her own clan were present tonight. They were all going to be caught in one go.
“Mom!” Kathryn cried, “Please stop being so stubborn.”
Clarissa turned and slapped Kathryn. “Get out! You ungrateful daughter! Get out of my sight!” she yelled, pushing Kathryn away.
Kathryn, with tears in her eyes, hugged her mother, pleading, “Mom, wake up. You have to face the consequences of your actions.”
Clarissa shoved Kathryn away again, angrily shouting, “What did I do wrong? I did nothing wrong! If you don’t look out for yourself, you’ll suffer! If I hadn’t killed them, how could I sit in this position and get what I want?”
Then she turned to Audrey and Liberty, yelling, “You brought all these people here, but what can you do to me? None of you are leaving here alive tonight!”
Despite Clarissa’s threats, Audrey and the others remained calm. They didn’t react to her outburst, and there wasn’t any fear on their faces. Instead, they watched her as if they were witnessing a spectacle.
The butler had rushed to the door, ready to close it as Clarissa had ordered. But just then, several police cars arrived, blocking the entrance to the mansion.
The butler froze.
The police got out and quickly headed toward the mansion. There was no way for the butler to close the door now. They were here looking for Mr. Dunn.
After the police explained their purpose, the butler had no choice but to let them in. He hurried over to Clarissa and said, “Ma’am, there are many police officers here, and they said they need to see Mr. Dunn.”
Clarissa, who had been so confident moments earlier, suddenly looked shocked. “What do they want now?” she asked in disbelief.
Mr. Dunn was supposed to be preparing to set the mansion on fire. His actions were slow, and there should have been flames by now. He was supposed to use the gasoline from all the cars to surround the mansion in flames, ensuring that no one would escape.
Had something gone wrong? Had their plan been discovered?
Clarissa didn’t want to believe that their entire scheme had been exposed so quickly.
“I don’t know,” the butler said, “but the police are already here.”
Everyone in the room had witnessed Clarissa’s outburst, and though they were tempted to leave, Audrey and the others didn’t seem worried, so everyone stayed to see what would happen next.
Rumors had already been circulating that Clarissa had killed her sisters to become the head of the Farrell family. Now, it seemed her claim to power was even more illegitimate.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3688
Married At First Sight Chapter 3688 – Since it was just rumors without solid evidence, people could only gossip about it in private.
Later, Clarissa clashed with Audrey, the eldest daughter of the former matriarch. Though they were aunt and niece, they were more like enemies. Audrey even sent her niece Liberty to Jensburg to start a business and compete with the Farrell family.
The Farrell clan suspected that Clarissa had something to do with the former matriarch’s death. They believed where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Audrey hated Clarissa, thinking she was responsible for her mother’s death, and sent Liberty to challenge Kathryn for the position of the next matriarch.
Tonight, they finally got the truth: Clarissa did kill the former matriarch.
Clarissa, driven by her desire for power and jealousy of Mr. Jimenez’s loyalty to the former matriarch, tampered with her sister’s car. Her sister, the previous matriarch, died in the accident.
Clarissa had even tried to kill her sister’s young daughters. Fortunately, their nanny protected them and managed to escape with them, though she later died. The children disappeared for decades, but they were eventually found.
The truth had come to light.
Tonight’s family dinner had been a trap set by Clarissa. She invited all the powerful clan members with the intent to kill them. She wanted to eliminate them all in one go.
As they realized this, the Farrell clan members were horrified by Clarissa’s cruelty.
No matter what happened to Clarissa tonight, they were determined to remove her from power. They also wouldn’t let Kathryn, Clarissa’s daughter, take over. The position of matriarch should go to Audrey, or if she refused, to Liberty. In any case, it had to stay in the family of the former matriarch, not Clarissa’s descendants.
“Mrs. Farrell, sorry to bother you again. We’re looking for Mr. Dunn,” a police officer said.
Clarissa coldly replied, “Why are you always coming back? Last time, you suspected Mr. Dunn had a gun, searched his house, and found nothing. He’s my assistant, a law-abiding citizen, not a criminal.”
The lead officer explained, “We need to search his house again.”
Clarissa was frustrated.
One of the Farrell family members spoke up, “Officer, this woman killed her sister decades ago. We have evidence and witnesses. She even threatened that none of us would leave alive tonight.”
Clarissa retorted, “Officer, I was just angry and said some harsh words. I didn’t actually do anything. These people are here to cause trouble. I kindly invited them to dinner, and instead of entering the house, they’ve been stirring up trouble in front of my family.”
“Officer, we have recordings,” one of the clan members added, eager to use the police to take down Clarissa and prevent her from seeking revenge later.
At that moment, Clarissa’s phone rang. Seeing it was Mr. Dunn, she quickly answered.
On the other end, Mr. Dunn said, “Ma’am, there are police outside my house. I can’t get the gun or gasoline we prepared. Somehow, everything was replaced with water. We couldn’t get enough gasoline in time.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3689
Married At First Sight Chapter 3689 – Clarissa’s expression changed instantly. She lowered her phone and realized she was the one in trouble tonight.
She glared at Audrey and the others, wondering how they had set her up. They hadn’t appeared before tonight, and even when they did, they only wandered around the yard and argued with her—nothing serious enough to raise suspicion.
It hit Clarissa that she had fallen into their trap. Audrey and the others had given her false hope that she could eliminate them, but it was all part of their plan, and she had walked right into it.
Now, with the police here, there was no escape. She and Mr. Dunn were stuck, and her plan to die along with her enemies had failed. She was furious.
Her gaze swept over everyone until it landed on Liberty.
Clarissa stepped forward, smiled coldly at Liberty, then suddenly lunged, grabbing Liberty’s arm to pull her over. Out of everyone there, Liberty seemed the least likely to fight back, so Clarissa saw her as an easy target.
But Lilian, standing next to Liberty, reacted faster. She grabbed Liberty’s other arm and yanked her back, foiling Clarissa’s attempt.
Frustrated, Clarissa reached out again and grabbed another woman from the Farrell family. It didn’t matter to her who it was—she just needed a hostage.
She then pulled out a gun she had hidden upstairs, held the woman by the neck with one hand, and pointed the gun at her head with the other.
Her movements were quick and smooth.
Everyone moved to intervene, but Clarissa yelled, “Step back! If anyone comes closer, I’ll shoot her!”
“Mom!” Kathryn cried out.
Marco and his brothers also shouted, shocked that their mother had a gun. They had no idea she had been carrying it. They couldn’t understand why she was doing this, or what had pushed her to such extremes. Who had called her on the phone just before this?
The police had just arrived. Taking a hostage in front of the police seemed like a desperate act—did their mother really have no will to live?
“So, you did have a hidden gun, and Mr. Dunn had one at home, too,” the lead officer said gravely. “Mrs. Farrell, you can’t escape. I urge you to release the hostage, put down the gun, and surrender.”
The police had plenty of backup.
But Clarissa acted as if she couldn’t hear them. She kept shouting at everyone to step back and demanded answers from Audrey: “Audrey, what did you do?”
“Back off, all of you! If anyone comes near, I’ll kill her!” Clarissa yelled again.
“Ma’am…” the terrified hostage whimpered.
“Shut up!” Clarissa snapped. “Or I’ll kill you right now!”
The police quickly ordered everyone to retreat, afraid Clarissa might harm the hostage in desperation.
Except for Audrey and those who knew the real reason behind Clarissa’s extreme actions, everyone else was confused. Was she reacting to their accusations that she had admitted to killing the previous family head?
Married At First Sight Chapter 3690
Married At First Sight Chapter 3690 – Decades had passed since the incident, and even though Clarissa committed the crime, she might not face the death penalty—it had been 40 or 50 years.
Audrey calmly said, “Clarissa, there’s no escaping tonight, and neither can your assistant. How did we do it? I told you before that my uncle Jimenez was saved by a powerful figure decades ago. Surely you know how capable they are.
Did you really think we’d do nothing while you were plotting to kill us all? You’ve been watching our every move, but we’ve been watching you, too. Can you really monitor all of us? There are too many of us for you to keep track of.”
Any one of them could have disrupted Clarissa’s plans.
Clarissa wanted to burn down the Farrell family mansion, destroy it, and kill everyone inside. But they replaced all the gasoline Mr. Dunn prepared with water.
Silver Fox’s apprentice and Dakota weren’t just standing by. Dakota also discovered where Mr. Dunn hid his new gun, which led the police to show up again.
Clarissa thought her plan was foolproof, but it failed completely. She had just confessed in front of everyone to killing her sisters, and there were plenty of witnesses. She had no way out now.
Her reputation, which was already tarnished, was about to be completely destroyed.
Clarissa, defiant, said, “Audrey, even if I lose, I won’t fall into your hands!”
Audrey replied, “I don’t want you in my hands. I want you in the hands of the police.”
Now, it was perfect. Clarissa had pulled out a gun and taken a hostage, committing another crime. They didn’t need to gather more evidence; Clarissa would be brought to justice.
Clarissa ordered everyone to step back as she retreated into the house with her hostage.
“Mom, stop being so stubborn!” Kathryn shouted.
“Mom, Kathryn’s right, you shouldn’t…” Marco began, but before he could finish, Clarissa fired a shot at the ground in front of him. The loud bang almost made Marco lose control out of fear.
Everyone quickly backed away, scared Clarissa might aim the gun at them next.
“Shut up!” Clarissa yelled at her children. “It’s because of your uselessness that I’m in this position!”
She blamed Marco for being weak and Kathryn for not siding with her. Clarissa felt alone with no one to help her, unlike Audrey, who had plenty of support.
“Clarissa, stop making mistakes,” Mr. Jimenez said. “If my master knew what you’ve become, she would be heartbroken.”
Clarissa, focused on her hostage, ignored the others and backed into the house.
“Holden, come inside!” she suddenly shouted.
Holden hesitated. He didn’t want to go in—his crazed mother wanted to drag him down with her, but now that she couldn’t escape, he didn’t need to fear her anymore.
Not only did Holden refuse to go inside, he saw this as a chance to leave. But Clarissa anticipated his reaction and quickly fired another shot.
This time, the bullet hit Holden’s right leg, and he fell in pain.
Clarissa then rushed inside with her hostage.
The police ordered everyone to back away, not wanting to storm the house.
Once inside, Clarissa knocked her hostage unconscious to prevent any resistance.