Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 2001

Kristen did not take Jasmine's advice seriously, merely smiling it off.

However, Kai noticed Kristen's eyes, once so innocent, seemed distant and cold as she watched the boat carrying Jasmine drift away.

She lacked the usual warmth in her expression.

"Callie?" Kai called out. "Let's head back. I'm almost done with that shell bracelet. Mr. Tuttle will host our wedding soon."

Kristen snapped out of her reverie, quickly regaining her usual cheerful demeanor.

"Sure, I'll go along with whatever you have planned."

Hand in hand, they walked home, greeted by the rising sun.

Jasmine was met by Declan's men as she arrived back at the border coast, where the island chief, Chas Tuttle, saw her off.

After a few polite words, Chas was about to leave when a sharp click echoed through the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of guns being cocked.

Startled, Chas turned to see dozens of guns aimed directly at him.

Jasmine's smile was as friendly as ever as said, "Don't be afraid. They're just used to carrying guns. You've done a great job bringing me here, so I'd like to invite you to dinner. Mr. Blackwell also wants to meet you. Why not stay a couple of days before you head back?"

Her invitation was obviously a threat, given the guns trained on his head.

Chas was given no chance to speak, and he was grabbed by several burly men and pulled away.

Jasmine smirked as she noticed how terrified Chas was.

"Don't worry, Mr. Blackwell just wants to ask you a few questions. He'll put you up in a big mansion and feed you well."

…

Back on the island, Kai was pacing anxiously.

Kristen smiled brightly. "Of course not. You saved me and took care of me. You're my savior, and I'm more than willing to be your wife."

Her smile was beautiful, but Kai felt a pang of doubt.

Was it just his imagination?

Why did it seem to him that Kristen's words lacked the sincerity they once had?

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Meanwhile, at Deltsburg…

As Mavis's due date approached, Nathaniel's visits had increased from three times a week to four.

On his way to the hospital, he received a call from Troy.