?Chapter 2171


    In an instant, the entire church hall fell into a chilling silence.


    Jameson''s subordinates, dressed in ck, rose to their feet, their sharp gazes fixed intently on the proudly standing Axel.


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    Amber''s pale face was initially as lifeless as a marite''s. However, Axel''s determined smile rekindled life within her. Tears streamed down her face, washing away her exquisite makeup. Despite her makeup running, she looked even more radiant and genuine.


    Carl, standing beside her, felt a tightening in his chest. Anger boiled within him, his eyes turning red.


    His fury stemmed not only from Axel''s interruption of the wedding but also from Amber''s tears for Axel. It became clear that she hadn''t moved on; she was still in love with Axel, while Carl had failed to win her heart.


    "Don''t be afraid, Amber. I''m here."


    Beneath his ck coat, Axel trembled uncontrobly, his blood rushing to his head. He cried out with every fiber of his being, "Nothing and no one else can ever separate us again. Will you marry me and be Mrs. Whitaker?"


    Carl was floored, and the audience was bbergasted. This was a life-or-death situation, yet this arrogant man, who had risked everything on his own, was contemting a proposal? Was he even human? Did he truly fear nothing, not even death?


    Amber''s waterworks didn''t stop. She bit on her bottom lip so hard that it bled, and all she could taste in her mouth was blood. Deep down, she cried out, "Yes, Axel!" repeatedly, but the words remained trapped in her heart.


    "Axel Whitaker!" Carl snarled through clenched teeth. His bloodshot eyes seemed to want to crush the name that held such significance for Amber.


    Axel''s fiery gaze was fixed on Amber as he moved forward step by step. He wasn''t afraid of unknown danger. He wasn''t afraid of anything. All he wanted was to get to her side quicker.


    He wanted to pull her into his arms and bring her home. He envisioned a future with her, a family, and a lifetime of shared happiness. Despite the tears welling up in his eyes, he forced them back.


    *Stay there, Axel!" Amber suddenly shouted. "Don''t worry about me! Leave now!


    Simultaneously, Carl, his eyes burning with rage, drew a gun from his suit. Without hesitation, he pointed it at Axel''s chest and pulled the trigger.


    A deafening bang echoed through the sacred church, a sound of murderous intent before God''s eyes. As for that bullet, it struck straight at Axel''s heart. His pupils constricted as he stumbled.


    "No!" Amber screamed in despair, lunging forward but held back by Carl. Her soul felt shattered, her vision blurring as the world crumbled around her.


    Carl''s eyes were now blood red. A maniacal smile spread across his face. He had eliminated his love rival before the woman he desired. Could there be anything more thrilling?Update first atN?velDráma. Org.


    However, contrary to his expectations, Axel smiled. Not only that, he straightened his back and stood tall, defying gravity.


    "What the..." Carl stammered, staring at Axel''s chest where he had fired. Axel was wearing a bulletproof vest!


    Relief washed over Amber, and she erupted in uncontrobleughter and tears. Her body shook violently as if on the verge of copse.


    "I gave you one chance, and you missed," Axel said, patting the bullet hole in his chest. A wide grin spread across his charming face. "I guess God is on my side. As for you, you and your boss belong in hell!"


    With a mocking tone, he drew a gun from behind his back and aimed it at Carl''s head.