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Chapt 1169
Chapt 1169
Daniel Williams collaborated to take down Chris Shelby, his archenemy. Michael Collins held nofondness for either of them. "It's him after all!" Chris Shelby squinted his eyes. "Daniel Williams justwon't go away!" Observing Chris Shelby's expression, Michael Collins asked with a sly smile, "ChrisShelby, dare you to challenge the prince of Amerosia, Daniel Williams?" "Hmph!" Chris Shelbysneered, "Michael Collins, don't provoke me. I will deal with Daniel Williams in due time, but today,you cannot escape death!" Whether Chris Shelby dealt with Daniel Williams was his own business,but Michael Collins was doomed to die that day.
Knowing his fate, Michael Collins lightly chuckled and asked, "Chris Shelby, how do you plan to killme?" "Michael Collins, you are Esther's grandfather after all. I don't wish to eliminate youcompletely. However, since you brought this upon yourself, I can only send you on your way. Butrest assured, I will grant you a painless death," Chris Shelby remarked as he retrieved a vial ofpoisonous Rosalind Nightshade from his pocket and placed it on the table. Seeing the RosalindNightshade on the table, Michael Collins' pupils constricted.
He truly didn't want to die if he had a choice. After all, even ants struggle to survive, let alone a man.But Michael Collins knew that Chris Shelby wouldn't spare him this time. He sent assassins to killEsther and then sent henchmen to kidnap Hope. Both actions crossed Chris Shelby's line. MichaelCollins hesitantly picked up the Rosalind Nightshade from the table. "Chris Shelby, I should havedied a long time ago. Ever since you killed my son and granddaughter, I should have died. I'veendured the humiliation to seek revenge on you!" "Unfortunately, I am not your match! But don't betoo pleased. Even if I die today, I will be waiting for you down below. I want to see just how far you,you bastard, can go!"
With those words, Michael Collins unscrewed the bottle and poured the entirety of the RosalindNightshade into his mouth. A moment later, a drop of blood dribbled from Michael Collins' lips. Hiseyes slowly dimmed. Finally, Michael Collins breathed his last breath. However, his eyes brimmedwith regret. He refused to die this way! He hadn't killed Chris Shelby yet! Nevertheless, no matterhow regretful Michael Collins felt, his death marked the end of the Collins family. Apart from Susan,no one remained in the Collins family. Witnessing Michael Collins' demise, Chris Shelby roseexpressionless and ordered, "Bury him properly!"
"Yes!" James Mester nodded, not uttering a word. His gaze towards Michael Collins was filled withpity. This poor man. He should have enjoyed the utmost honor brought by Chris Shelby. But due tohis greed and lust for money, he gradually lost his humanity and eventually lost his life. Life isprecious; family love is the most valuable! Wealth is only fleeting. Why don't many peopleunderstand this truth? While James Mester pondered, Chris Shelby left for Cloud Bay. Inside thevilla, Esther sat on the sofa. Chris Shelby approached with a smile, "Darling, why are you stillawake?" Ignoring Chris Shelby's question, Esther gazed directly at him, "Darling, I need anexplanation for what happened today."
The recent events had been too bizarre-multiple attempts on her life and Hope suddenly gettingkidnapped. Esther sensed that Chris Shelby was keeping something from her. At his words, ChrisShelby's expression turned serious. He walked over to ask, "Is Hope asleep?" Esther nodded,"She's asleep, but she had a scare during the day. Other than that, she's fine." Hearing that Hopewas unharmed, Chris Shelby relaxed. Esther continued, "Darling, I want to know why I've beentargeted repeatedly these past few days, and why Hope was kidnapped from her kindergarten."These recent events were too abnormal. Even if Esther were naive, she knew that Chris Shelbywas hiding something from her.
Instead of answering Esther's question, Chris Shelby calmly said, "Esther, your grandfather haspassed away. He died tonight, and I just returned from seeing him." "What? My grandfather isdead!" Esther was utterly shocked. She stared at Chris Shelby in disbelief, "Did you kill my
grandfather?" Chris Shelby nodded, not denying, "Yes." Boom! Esther felt as if a thunderbolt hadstruck her head. She stared at Chris Shelby with widened eyes, "Chris, why? Why did you kill mygrandfather? He was just a seventy-year-old man!" Esther found it hard to believe that her ownChris had killed her grandfather. It was too much for her to accept, and her mind went blank.
Chris Shelby whispered, "Because he wanted to kill you and Hope. I couldn't tolerate that." ChrisShelby could have deceived Esther, claiming that Michael Collins died of illness. But he chose notto. They were husband and wife; there was no need for secrets. Inevitably, Esther would learn thetruth one way or another. Hence, Chris Shelby decided to be upfront. "My grandfather wanted to killme? And Hope?" Esther was speechless at the moment. The sudden influx of informationoverwhelmed her. Chris Shelby placed a recording pen on the table. "This is your grandfather'sdying testimony. He admitted hiring assassins to kill you and sending henchmen to kidnap Hope, allto take my life!"
"He was beyond deranged. For you and Hope's sake, I had to act. Esther, I'm sorry for not tellingyou earlier. I only wanted to spare you the distress." "I..." Esther opened her mouth but couldn't findthe right words. She picked up the recording pen and listened. Indeed, her grandfather had paidkillers to target her and ordered Hope's kidnapping. After a long silence, Esther collapsed into ChrisShelby's arms. "Darling, I believe you! Whatever you do, it is for our family's well-being. This newsis just too sudden for me. After all, no matter what, he was still my grandfather." At her words, ChrisShelby understood Esther's feelings. Michael Collins was Esther's grandfather, and his suddendeath overwhelmed her emotions.
Esther looked up and said, "Darling, no matter how grave his mistakes, he is still my grandfather. Iwant to give him a proper burial."novelbin