Novel Square
Chapter 1140
Chapter 1140
Chapter 1140 Deceptions and Lies
“What… What did you say?” Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
Shiela was utterly bewildered, struggling to grasp the situation. “You… You kidnapped me? Is this some
kind of sick joke?”
“That’s correct, we all deceived you,” Nakamura admitted bluntly. “But you can attribute it to your own
naivety. You lacked the discernment to separate truth from falsehood. A few casual remarks, and you
took them to heart. Utterly gullible!”
“So… I misunderstood Dustin? I misjudged him?” Shiela quivered, tears brimming in her eyes,
overwhelmed by profound regret.
She had never anticipated that the reality would be so different. She had believed that her cousin
wouldn’t deceive her, that her closest friends wouldn’t betray her trust, and that Dustin was genuinely
up to no good. Yet, Nakamura’s recent revelations made her suddenly realize that everything she had
believed was a fabrication.
Garrett had duped her, her closest friends had lied to her, and only Dustin had been sincerely
attempting to rescue her, to assist her. But she not only failed to recognize it but had even attempted to
expel him from her household.
What had she been thinking? How could she have been so misled, so foolish?
“Why? Why did you all deceive me?” Shiela turned her gaze toward Chase and Vivian, her expression
marked by doubt and bewilderment.
She couldn’t fathom why her closest friends would deceive her.
…
Under the weight of Shiela’s accusatory stare, Chase, Vivian, and the others lowered their heads, their
silence speaking volumes. They hadn’t anticipated Nakamura’s brazen challenge to the General’s
Residence, which had shattered their carefully constructed facade.
“Dustin, I’m so sorry… I never expected things to turn out like this,” Shiela said to Dustin amid the
onlooking crowd, her cheeks continuously wet with tears. She felt ashamed, full of regret, burdened
with pain, and deeply self-reproachful.
She had always despised those who repaid kindness with malice, yet she had become one of them.
“Madam Shiela, this isn’t the time for such words. Our immediate concern is to ensure our survival,”
Dustin replied, shaking his head gently.
He harbored no resentment toward Shiela, but their friendship could never be the same again. Some
wounds were irreparable.
“Dustin, Brother…” Shiela attempted to explain but found herself at a loss for words. She could keenly
perceive that his gaze had shifted, becoming unfamiliar and devoid of its former warmth.
“Enough! Stop chattering here. Call everyone to drop their weapons immediately, or I’ll kill her!”
Nakamura impatiently threatened, pressing his blade against Shiela’s wound, causing blood to drip
ominously.
“Hold it! I caution you not to make any rash moves! If my daughter is harmed in any way, I promise
you’ll meet a horrific demise!” Caden thundered.
“Now, I have the hostage. I dictate the terms. I’ll begin counting to three, and if you don’t lower your
weapons, I’ll sever her arm first!” Nakamura threatened once more.
“Old man Yamamoto, if your grandson dares to harm my granddaughter, even if I have to stake my life,
I’ll kill him!” General Murray declared sternly.
“Old friend, your own life is hanging by a thread, and you’re still concerned about so much?” Yamamoto
sneered.
General Murray, despite his grave injuries, maintained a watchful stance, apprehensive that Nakamura
might make a rash move.
“Three…” Nakamura began counting.
“Wretch! You dare!” Caden shouted.
“Two…” Nakamura remained undaunted.
“Caden, release the Dragon-Binding Rope for me, and I can rescue your daughter,” Dustin suddenly
interjected.
Previously restrained by the Dragon-Binding Rope, he couldn’t move freely unless he resorted to
forcefully activating his secret technique, rendering escape nearly impossible.
“You? What makes you believe you can rescue her?” Caden furrowed his brow.