Chapter 657


    "Mr. Warner, I''ve brought the person for you," the nervous middle-aged woman said by the road,


    ncing at Bradley in the car.


    Bradley tossed her a gold bank card. "This is for your trouble."


    The woman picked up the card, her face lighting up with joy. "Thank you, Mr. Warner."


    Bradley nced at the sleeping Esther beside him, a shadowy smile creeping onto his wless face.


    "Drive."


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    The ck sedan headed for a nearby hotel. Bradley carried Esther and took the elevator directly from


    the underground garage to the rooftop.


    Before anyone at the wedding scene had a moment to blink, he had already whisked Esther off to a


    secluded ind in Southeast Varnusia.


    He carefully ced Esther in her bridal attire into an oversized crystal casket.


    "Esther Quill, you had your chance! You brought this upon yourself!"


    Bradley smiled wickedly. He snapped his fingers, and two muscr men emerged and gently closed


    the crystal casket''s lid.


    Leaning back, Bradley seemed to relish the scene as if it were a work of art. The casket was


    immacte, and Esther resembled an artistic masterpiece within.


    He sipped his red wine as he watched the events at the distant venue through a projection. Guests


    were beginning to arrive.


    While swirling the wine in his ss, it glistened like fresh blood. He took out his phone and tapped the


    screen to cue music. Soon, the Wedding March''s melodious strains filled the air from the high-end


    sound system.


    Bradley felt utter satisfaction while tapping his fingers on his knee.


    ''Chadwick, you forced Esther to marry you through deceit! I can''t wait to see your face the moment you


    lift the veil and find out that the bride isn''t Esther,'' he thought.


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    Mandy had stepped out for some fresh air, scrolling through her phone. When a message from X


    appeared, she casually returned to her room. She yawned, sat on the sofa, and closed her eyes,


    dozing off.


    Shortly after, a bridesmaid entered the room. She nudged Mandy awake and ced the antiquece


    veil delicately on her. "Bride, time to wake up. Your moment is here."


    Still somewhat drowsy, Mandy allowed the bridesmaid to help her up. Unbeknownst to her, she left the


    bridal suite in a state of unawareness.


    The venue buzzed with excitement and chatter.


    Gazing at the sparkling gemstones on her rustic shoes, she pondered whether X had sessfully


    abducted Esther.


    ''He must have. X is always meticulous, never one to fail. This asion won''t be an exception,'' she


    thought.


    Assisted by the bridesmaid, Mandy took deliberate steps onto the stage. The air was filled with


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    ssical music, yed by a renowned band from Captius, creating a rich backdrop for the traditionally


    themed wedding.