Darianâs face paled at the revelation.
Jasperâs words poured forth, âDid you think I was oblivious to your scheme? You planned for me to sail this ship to Milpon Island, a ship you Laced with explosives.
Now, youâre simply reaping what you sowed.
Arenât you pleased?â
Caught off guard, Darian could barely stutter a response.
Jasper had long been aware of the true nature of their relationship, with neither of them harboring genuine affection for the other.
He hadnât anticipated, however, that Darianâs ruthlessness would reach a point of lethal proportions.
If that was the path Darian had chosen, Jasper was more than willing to return the favor.
Seeing the deadly intent in Jasperâs eyes, Darian began to plead, âJasper, despite everything, I was the one who raised you.
I admit my mistake.
Please, have mercy.
â
Ignoring his desperate pleas, Jasper reapplied the tape across Darianâs mouth, and then turned on his heel, leaving Darian alone in the cabin.
On the deck, Brielle was bound to the railing, dressed exactly like Ariana.
She saw Jasper and called him out, âJasper, I swear Iâve been faithful to you! Please, let me go!â
âDid you really think I cared about your loyalty?â Jasper responded coldly.
âBut you Loved me once, didnât you?â Brielle cried out, trembling.
âYou wouldnât let me die, right?â
A hollow chuckle escaped Jasper as he crouched down, locking eyes with Brielle.
âLove? Sure, there was a time I cared for you.
But my love for Ariana is greater than whatever I felt for you.
â
He forced her to look at him, his voice icy.
âIf not for your seduction, Ariana and I could still be together.
But I was a fool to let you come between us.
â
His words were cutting, his eyes smoldering with resentment.
Learning about Arianaâs pregnancy with Theodoreâs child ignited a fire of jealousy within him.
It was then that he realized how much those three years with Ariana meant to him.
He hadnât planned to do anything to Brielle.
But she happened to be there.
Her presence was an unforeseen twist of fate.
âHow dare you, Jasper!â Brielleâs voice was a bitter hiss.
âYou used to criticize Ariana, calling her distant and untouchable.
Now, youâre pretending to be the victim? Youâre no saint!â
Ignoring her outburst, Jasper tranquillized Brielle, blindfolded her, and left her in an unmissable location for Theodore.
He then retreated to a nearby warehouse and returned carrying Ariana.
He gestured towards the ship, his words a chilling murmur, âLook, Ariana.
That ship will soon explode, taking Theodore down to the seaâs depths.
Witness his end, so that your heart can finally let go of him and make room for me.
â
Struck by his words, Ariana wrenched herself from Jasperâs grip and ran towards the ship.
But she had only taken a few steps when an earth-shattering explosion erupted from the ship.
Flames and debris filled the air, and the ship instantly succumbed to chaos and destruction.
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The pier was cast in an ominous red glow, the flames dancing wildly and illuminating the scene.
Ariana stood rigid, her body frozen for a moment before she collapsed onto the hard ground.
The sensation of suffocation seized her, her mind consumed by the growing sense of despair.
Despite her mouth cruelly taped shut by Jasper, a blood-curdling scream managed to escape her Lips.
Jasper watched her with a chilling detachment before he moved towards her.
Helping her to her feet, he peeled off the tape from her mouth, his hand tracing her tear-stained face.
âForget him,â he murmured.
âI can let you keep the baby.
I will take good care of both of you.
â
Arianaâs head shot up, her eyes blazing with an almost bloodshot rage.
She sunk her teeth into Jasperâs hand with fierce determination, the taste of blood staining her lips.
Despite his frantic efforts to shake her off, she clung on relentlessly, her eyes, alight with pure loathing, boring into him.
Jasper howled in pain, finally managing to wrest his hand free.