NovelEnglishChapter 424: "I don't believe it. Brian must have feelings for me. I know he does." She inhaled sharply, determination flaring in her eyes. "This is my last chance. If I lose this time, I swear, I will move on." Without another word, Natalia spun around and took off.
Rachel blinked, momentarily stunned, thinking she was about to confess again.
She thought that if Brian could make Natalia give up, it would be for the best.
They were never meant to be, and if Natalia forced herself between him and Tracy, she'd only end up hurting more.
Backing out before it was too late-before she lost herself completely-would be the wisest thing Rachel could do.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, her stomach twisted uneasily as Natalia's words echoed in her mind.
"Does he like Tracy that much? So much that nothing else matters? That he can just ignore everything?" A chill ran down Rachel's spine. Something wasn't right.
Without hesitation, she turned and sprinted in search of Natalia.
But by the tshe found her, it was already too late.
By the large swimming pool, Natalia stood rigid, her hand gripping a knife, the blade pressed against Tracy's neck.
The steel gleamed under the lights, cold and merciless.
Her hair was a tangled mess, her face streaked with dried tears, and her swollen eyes burned with raw despair. "Brian, you rejectedbecause of her, didn't you?" Her voice was unsteady, trembling on the edge of madness. "Natalia, calm down." "Just say it-yes or no!" Natalia's grip tightened, her entire body shaking as she teetered on the brink of a breakdown.
"It has nothing to do with her. Natalia, listen to me. Put the knife down." Despite the gravity of the moment, Brian remained composed, his voice steady.
galnovstakes you on a journey "No!" Natalia's breath hitched, her chest rising and falling erratically.
"You're lying-you're trying to trick me!" In her distress, her hand trembled violently, causing the knife to waver. The blade was razor-sharp, and the slightest movement left a thin, crimson line on Tracy's neck.
A streak of blood surfaced against her pale skin, stark and jarring under the harsh lights.
Brian's face darkened in an instant, his eyes turning sharp with warning. "I'll say this once more-put the knife down. Don't do something you'll regret." Natalia let out a hollow laugh, her lips curling as if daring him. “And if I don't?" "If you hurt her, I won't let it slide." Brian's voice was deadly calm, each word edged with ice. "Even if you're a Carpenter, you won't be an exception." A cold shiver ran through the air.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Fine. Let's see what you'll do."
With a sudden, reckless motion, Natalia slashed forward Rachelm shoved through the crowd, her voice rising in desperation. "Natalia, don't-" But it was already too late.
Brian reacted instantly, dashing forward and reaching for the knife in Natalia's grip.
Tracy's voice trembled with fear as she cried out, "Brian, help me!"
"Stay back!" Natalia's voice was heavy with despair as she the stared at man how just inches from her.
But Brian didn't stop. Without a second thought, he grabbed them blade. The sharp edge sliced into his palm, and blood gushed out, staining his arm in seconds. Ignoring the pain, he used his other hand to pull Tracy behind him in order to shield her.
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