Chapter 172: The Fish Took the Bait

"How could it be him?" Bailey Nicholson's voice cut through the hush, and all eyes turned to her. Gerald shot her a razor-sharp look. "You know this man?" Before Bailey could answer, her vision blurred. In a flash, Gerald was suddenly in front of her, clamping a hand around her throat, his voice cold as ice. "Bailey Nicholson, did you hire someone to kill them because you refused to marry my grandson?" The killing intent rolling off him hit like sleet. Bailey's cheeks flushed scarlet as she fought...