Chapter 451 Chapter 45 Duncans eyes suddenly darkened .
You want the money ? Hand her over first .
Even though he was deeply worried , Duncan maintained a calm and composed appearance .
Brian hesitated , regretting that he had listened to Peters suggestion .
The woman they had wasnt of much use .
But the name Audrey where had he heard that before ? One of Brians men leaned in and whispered , Audreys been dead for a long time .
The guy must be out of his mind , mistaking any woman for Audrey .
Realization hit Brian like a wave , Instantly restoring his confidence .
Right ! How could he have forgotten ? Audrey was dead .
Duncan had turned pale overnight after her death and even held a wedding at her funeral .
His love for Audrey had crossed into madness .
Otherwise , why would he refuse to marry a living woman like Heather from the Leverton family and insist on marrying a corpse ? With this knowledge , Brian felt as if he had Duncan in the palm of his hand .
He lifted his head and stared Duncan down , enunciating each word clearly : You have no choice .
Duncans facade crumbled instantly , shattering under those few words .
Why should I believe you ? His voice was almost a scream , his restraint slipping away , giving Brian the upper hand .

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Because the woman you want is in my hands , and I could kill her at any moment , Brian sneered .
You wouldnt dare ! If you so much as harm a single hair on Audreys head , Ill make you pay ! Duncan lunged toward him , but Brians lackeys grabbed hold of him , preventing him from even brushing past his enemy .
Brian casually dusted off his clothes , grinning smugly.
Duncan , you thought you were invincible , huh ? Even you can fall today .
If you harm Audrey , I swear Ill never let you go , Duncan growled , struggling against his captors .
His chest heaved as he tried to catch his breath after shouting himself hoarse .
But Brian didnt care .
He was in control now .
Go get the money , he ordered his men .
Once they brought the cash over , Brian mockingly patted Duncan on the face .
Do you know why you lost this time ? Let her go ! Duncan roared in desperation .
Because of Audrey , Brian said with a sinister smirk .
Love its poison .
And Audrey , shes your poison .
He took a step back , signaling his men , who immediately started beating Duncan mercilessly .
These werent ordinary thugs they were trained , and Duncan was left defenseless under their blows .
When they finally tired of beating him , they took the money and left without looking back .
Barely able to stand , Duncan dragged himself toward the small , dilapidated boat docked nearby .
He had someone emerge from it earlier , and he was sure Audrey was inside .
seen Using every ounce of strength , he pulled himself aboard .
Inside , muffled sounds reached his ears sounds that made his heart sink .
He knew that voice all too well .
It was Audrey .
But when he opened the door , what he saw was a nightmare come to life .
Peter had his beloved Audrey pinned beneath him , her body contorted in agony .
Duncans heart felt as though it was being ripped apart , only to be ground into dust .
Chapter 45 +25 BONUS Peter had dared to touch his woman , and for that , he would be damned to hell .
Fueled by sheer rage , Duncan , seemingly reinvigorated , spotted a steel rod nearby .
Grabbing it with both hands , he staggered toward Peter .
Peter , too lost in his cruelty , didnt notice Duncans presence until it was too late .
The rod came crashing down on his skull with a sickening crack .
Peter stumbled , blood pouring down his face , unable to comprehend what had just happened .
Before he could even react , he collapsed , his eyes wide open in death , forever frozen in disbelief .
When Lucy finally came to her senses , she looked up to see Duncan standing over her , gripping the bloodied steel rod , his expression a mix of fury and anguish .
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