She Got A Better Man

The woman's wig hit the ground, revealing the truth that she was actually a man in disguise. The man, now exposed, was coughing up blood, his head ringing from the brutal beating Cole had delivered. Cole's fists moved with an unrelenting fury. pounding as if he were possessed.

Elvira froze in shock. Fearing Cole might actually kill the man, ach barked an order to the bodyguards, "Pull him back!" Even with two of them, they struggled to restrain Cole, who seemed to have become a force of nature.

"Cole, stop it! That's enough!" Elvira shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos.

Cole's raised fist halted mid-air. He turned toward Elvira, her determined gaze finally piercing his haze of rage. Slowly, his clenched hand relaxed. He stood, his face a mask of icy calm, and stepped back as though nothing had happened. "What's going on here?" he asked flatly.

"That man is the arsonist," Elvira replied coldly, her eyes narrowing as they settled on the scrawny, sleazy figure on the ground. "This was a trap Zach and I set to lure him out."

Though the man's face was swollen and bruised beyond recognition, Elvira recognized him immediately. He was the same person who had once infiltrated her old office building, masquerading as a security guard.

The bodyguards hauled the beaten man to his feet. One of them yanked his hair, forcing his battered face into view. He stared at Elvira with bloodshot eyes and, despite everything, let out a twisted smile. "Didn't think I'd fall for it, he rasped, blood staining his teeth. "I knew it was probably a setup, but I walked into it anyway."

Jayden wasn't unaware that this could very well be a trap set for him. He just couldn't bear to watch his daughter suffer

because of a woman.

Cole's gaze was icy, his eyes almost daring to kill the man with nothing but a look.

Zach had been protecting Elvira. He shot a disgusted glance at the man and demanded, "Tell me, who sent you?"

"No one sent me. I just don't like her. I want to kill her! Jayden sneered, blood dripping from his mouth, his smile twisted and revolting.

Elvira wasn't buying a word of it. "What's your connection to Amber and Judy?" she asked. It was obvious this man had been sent to target

her.

Tile most likely explanation was that Amber and Judy were behind this. But what startled her more was how similar this man looked to Judy. Even though his face was bruised from Cole's earlier beating, the resemblance was unmistakable. If not for the injuries, the likeness would've been even clearer. Elvira's mind raced. 'Could this man actually be Judy's biological father?" she pondered.

"Watch out, he might try to kill himself!" Elvira suddenly shouted. This man had come here to kill her, even knowing it might be a trap. But he still went in. The only reason for that, she realized, was because of his love for Judy

"Will he really go so far as to die for her?" she thought.

Jayden's smile twisted further as he felt the blood trickling from his mouth. He looked at Elvira, snfirking. "You're clever, but it's too late.

"No, it's not. You won't die. Zach stated firmly. As soon as he finished, Elvira saw Louver walk in. He gestured for his assistant to administer the antidote to Jayden and give him an injection.

"Ms. Willis, don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one dies," Louver said confidently,novelbin

Elvira was taken aback. Doesn't Zach despise Louver, the man who has his eyes on his mother? And yet, today, he brings

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him here to help me. That says a lot about how much he cares, she thought,

Jayden thought he was as good as dead. At least if he died, his daughter wouldn't get dragged into this mess. But now, suddenly saved, he couldn't even die if he wanted to. His chest felt like it was about to split open from the pain, and he was ready to explode with frustration.

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"Take him back and interrogate him thoroughly. And get a paternity test done between him and Judy, Elvira said calmly, giving the order.

The bodyguards quickly took him away, and Louver's assistant followed, ensuring the man wouldn't die on their watch.

Zach thanked Louver. Thanks for helping today."

"This is the least I could do. If you ever need me, don't hesitate to ask," Louver replied with sincerity.

Elvira also thanked Louver. With business to attend to, he left, leaving his assistant behind to assist them.

Once everything was settled, Zach was about to take Elvira to his car when she gently stopped him, gesturing to him. "I need to go on a business trip with Cole. You can head back first if you want."

"I'll come with you," Zach replied, not wanting to be separated from her.

"I'll just be checking things out. I'll be back tonight. You handle things, please. Be good." Elvira leaned in to kiss Zach on the cheek.

"Alright, I'll leave the bodyguards with you. Stay safe." Zach knew that Elvira had brought Cole along to help guide him, as it might be difficult for Zach to be there.

Since Cole had risked his life to save Elvira, Zach now saw him as a brother and didn't feel threatened by him.

The rest of the trip was tightly secured, with more than ten bodyguard vehicles surrounding Elvira's car for protection.

Elvira had been a little unnerved by Cole's sudden violence earlier. When he beat the man so ruthlessly, she almost believed Leonard Gilbert's warning about Cole. She shook her head, trying to banish the thought. I can't let Leonard's words sway me. It wasn't Cole,' she thought

"Does it hurt to hit people like that? You really scared me earlier Elvira said with concern as she looked at him.

"No one is allowed to hurt you. Those who try deserve to die. That man nearly burned you alive last time, Cole replied coldly.

Elvira knew that she and Zach had orchestrated everything, but Cole didn't. He must've been shaken.

"I'm sorry, Cole. I didn't think I'd scare you." Elvira said apologetically, regretting not giving him a heads-up.

"It's fine, as long as you're okay," Cole said, turning to stare out the window.

Elvira was unsure what to say, so she fell silent. Just as she was about to speak again, Cole suddenly turned and hugged her. Startled, Elvira didn't have time to ask what was going on before he quickly let go. He looked at her seriously, saying, "Don't ever be in danger." "Okay... I promise nothing will ever happen to me." Elvira wasn't sure what he was thinking, but she needed to calm his

-nerves

Only then did Cole finally release her, a wave of relief washing over him. "I'm sorry," he murmured, his voice tinged with worry. "I just... I can't help but be afraid something might happen to you. You're the only family I have left in this world. You're the one I trust more than anyone. I can't lose you. You cant be hurt."

Elvira, feeling a pang of tenderness, gently ran her hand through his hair. "Don't worry," she said softly, her tone reassuring.

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"I won't let anything happen to me. There are so many people 1 care about, and I want to stay strong for all of you."

Hearing her words, Cole's eyes finally regained their spark, and Is mood visibly lifted Elvira breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he was starting to feel better. Just then, her phone rang and she picked it up