Chapter 6 - The Poisoned Weapon
Jessi froze, the color completely draining from her face. "What medical history...?"
Wendy smiled maliciously, leaning down until her face was inches from Jessi's pale cheek. "Your late father was treated for severe clinical depression twenty years ago, wasn't he? And your brother had a juvenile record. My team has already drafted three expert medical affidavits claiming you pose an environment of hereditary risk to a newborn."
"That's a lie!" Jessi screamed, tears of pure rage filling her eyes. "My father was a honorable veteran! You monster!"
Luca stepped between his mother and his wife, shielding Jessi with his body while keeping one arm firmly around little Fiona.
"Leave her alone, Mother!" Luca roared, his voice shaking the quiet room. "You destroyed my father's life, you drove my brother out of the country, and I will not let you destroy my wife! If you lay a single finger on Jessi, I will go to the press and expose every illegal bribe Vance Global paid in the last decade!"
Wendy's cold demeanor cracked for a fraction of a second, her eyes narrowing into dangerous slits. "You don't have the stomach for war, Luca. You never did."
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She turned toward the door, where two large men in dark tailored suits were already waiting in the hallway.
👉 Read PART 7 to see what happened when the hospital security arrived!
