Kevin was startled by Chadwickâs words. He spun around in disbelief, fixing his wide-eyed gaze on Esther. âWhatâs happening, sister-in-law? Esther, can you explain?â
Chadwick lounged back on the sofa, exuding arrogance as he announced, âEsther agreed to marry me on the condition that I drop the charges against Bradley for intentional harm.â
Every word from Chadwick made sense to Kevin individually. However, when strung together, they formed a sentence that seemed too absurd to believe. Youâre marrying him, Esther?â
Esther hesitated to discuss it before Chadwick. She tightened her grip on Kevinâs arm and whispered, Stop asking him that.â
Kevin began to speak but held his tongue, noticing Estherâs resolute expression. He redirected his attention to Chadwick and Mandy.
âChadwick, please allow her to donate to Bradleyâ¦â
Chadwick chuckled coldly, his eyes filled with a blend of mockery and sarcasm. âMy dear, having Mandy donate her liver is a minor thing. You just need to command it as her future sister-in-law. Right, Mandy?â
Mandy lowered her head and softly nodded. âMy brother is correct.â
Esther breathed a sigh of relief. âThank you, Chadwick. Thank you, Ms. Pendleton.â
âCome here,â Chadwick beckoned to Esther, who was about to leave.
Nervously, Esther took a seat beside Chadwick. His teasing eyes shifted between Mandy and Esther.
âMandy.â
âChadwick, what is it?â
âTell me, if I take Bradleyâs wife, would it be fair for me to compensate Bradley with another?â
Mandy and Esther were stunned by Chadwickâs audacious remark. They stared at him as he seemed increasingly pleased with his outrageous plan. âLetâs have two weddings at the same time! You wonât find many men as generous as me in this world.â
Mandy couldnât believe it. âThis guy must be out of his mind, planning to marry me off to Bradley. Has he lost his senses? Was he hit on the head?â she wondered.
âMandy, Bradley is exceptionally talented. Not to mention good-looking and wealthy. You wonât be settling- by marrying him,â Chadwick added.
Struggling to maintain her composure, Mandy reluctantly replied, âAs you wish, brother.â
Chadwick was thoroughly satisfied with Mandyâs compliance. He turned to Esther, his eyes filled with mockery. âSo, Esther, when should we collect your soon-to-be ex-husband Bradley from jail for the -
divorce proceedings?â
Kevinâs eyes widened in disbelief at Chadwickâs audacious plans. âSeriously, how is Chadwick still alive at his age? He must have some serious protection from his influential father,â he thought.
âWhat about today?â Esther proposed, thinking they shouldnât delay Bradleyâs release from jail if there was a chance to help him now.
âMy future wife has spoken. Letâs get Bradley out of jail today!â
Kevin rubbed his forehead. This world has truly gone mad,â he thought.
âBrother, could you wait for me for a moment? Iâd like to change my clothes.â
Feeling generous, Chadwick agreed to his sisterâs request. He glanced at his wristband and stated coldly,â
You have five minutes.â
âUnderstood.â Mandy hurried upstairs.