Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 481

Bonnie had been acting boldly because she thought Winona's body could act as a shield from Ethan's vengeance. However, that was far from the truth.

"H-Help…" Air began to thin in her lungs as she struggled to utter even a word. Her face contorted, the chokehold making it hard for her to breathe.

The livestream audience couldn't see what was happening and only heard sounds. Based on Bonnie's groan, they could vaguely infer what was going on. They urgently advised Ethan not to act rashly and risk his freedom for someone like her.

Almost as if the Internet users' pleas had reached Ethan, or perhaps Bonnie's agonizing expression had sparked the last vestige of his rationality, the grip on her neck slowly loosened.

She had just caught her breath, looking terrified, when a hint of smugness appeared on her face. She was right—he would never hurt this body.

Noticing her smug look, Ethan quickly seized her neck again and increased his force.

The next second, he heard the clear female voice from his tablet. "She's lying to you. Your wife hasn't been sold to the mountains."

Shannon's words prompted him to stop his motion and abruptly turn his head. Without hesitation, he released Bonnie and picked up the tablet. "Ms. Jensen, are you… serious?"