Chapter 407 Shoot Her in the Heart
Originally, the Russell family and the Hamilton family thought they could take this opportunity to openly take over the Ellison family just like they did with the Douglas family back in the day.
Now it was awkward. The live broadcast camera had been set up there the whole time, and everything, both what should and shouldn't be said, had been exposed.
As an important figure in the Russell family, Joshua naturally couldn't let the situation escalate.
He whispered to Emory, "Stop the live broadcast. Also, check if our people are all here. If the situation gets out of control, contact your father immediately."
Emory hurried to make arrangements. Paige's eyes followed Emory, and she immediately shouted. "Emory, do you think the media people you brought are the only ones here today?"
As soon as Paige finished speaking, they realized that there were other people at the scene holding their phones, broadcasting live to the world.
At this moment, Dennis's gaze fell on Paige, seemingly unconcerned about whether the assets taken from the Douglas family would have to be returned.
Paige said, "Emory, there's no need to look outside. This is the Universe Group's territory, and it's surrounded layer by layer. Even if you bring people over now, it will be too late, won't it? Moreover, there are two ticking time bombs here!"
As Paige spoke, her gaze fell back on Margaret and Andrew.
The two of them looked swollen around their upper bodies, which Paige had found strange earlier.
But she hadn't figured out why.
Until Louis kept approaching Margaret, Paige saw Margaret continuously shedding tears and shaking her head at Louis, seemingly signaling him not to get too close.
Louis, probably eager to save her, kept approaching Margaret. Eventually, Margaret discreetly revealed some wires wrapped around her hand.
Louis saw it, and so did Paige, who had been keeping an eye on Margaret.
Fortunately, Paige had a strong mental fortitude. While Louis was stunned, Paige quickly regained her composure after a moment of internal tension.
Not knowing how to resolve the situation, she tried to stay calm.
Now that the situation had escalated, and Francesca had openly threatened, Paige, even if she didn't acknowledge her as her biological mother, found herself in a natural alliance with her under the circumstances.
Paige's mention of a ticking time bomb scared everyone present.
Who wasn't afraid of a bomb?
Paige gave a signal, and Julian personally brought Andrew and Margaret onto the stage.
Andrew, who had been shouting earlier, was now completely silent.
Paige reassured everyone present, "Don't be afraid. We have the most professional bomb disposal experts here. Also, given today's situation, I guess the owner of the bomb is also present. I just want to say, everyone is inside now. If this thing explodes, no one will escape!"
After speaking, Paige didn't care who had tied the bomb to Margaret. She stepped forward and lifted Margaret's clothes, revealing a remote-controlled bomb strapped to her.
There was no timer, indicating that the person who planted the bomb didn't want to accidentally harm themselves.
They really valued their own life!
Given that, Paige was sure she would win this round!
Paige looked at Julian. Disarming this thing would require Julian's expertise.
Although she knew some basic techniques, she wasn't willing to take the risk herself, especially with so many people present. If something went wrong, she wouldn't be spared either. Paige wasn't about to risk it, especially since, despite her calm exterior, she was internally tumultuous.
She was more shocked than when she first learned she was Francesca's biological daughter.
Although she had accepted on the surface that she was indeed Xanthe Ellison, she still had many doubts.
Julian went up to disarm the bomb. He had professional training, steady hands, and plenty of experience.
Even though Paige was somewhat reluctant, she stood by to comfort Margaret.
Paige was afraid Margaret might not be able to stand, so she had her sit down and sat beside her, saying, "Don't be afraid. This is someone from my side, you should have seen him before. Julian, he's professionally trained."
As Paige spoke, she tried to keep Margaret calm and still.
Margaret, probably too scared, was trembling all over.
Her shaking made Julian's job more difficult.
Margaret looked at Paige, her lips trembling, and said. "I didn't tell them about your background. They beat me, but I didn't say a word."
Paige had already seen the marks on Margaret's neck, signs of strangulation.
It was clear that Margaret hadn't had an easy time in the hands of those kidnappers.
Not just her neck, there were probably many other injuries on her body.
Paige lowered her head and asked. "Why didn't you betray me? You already know I'm not your biological granddaughter. Why keep a secret that has nothing to do with you and endure this pain?"
Given Margaret's age, such severe punishment posed a constant risk to her life.
Margaret said, "I owe you so much that I don't know how to repay it. How could I betray you? I don't know why Steven and Francesca swapped you, but the Carnegie family raised my grandson so well, and I... I owe you. If I betrayed you, would I still be human?"
Paige wouldn't be moved by these words. Even if Margaret had betrayed her this time, she wouldn't have been too angry.
Margaret enduring it herself wouldn't make Paige too grateful either.
As Margaret herself said, she owed Paige.
A small child, sent to the countryside to be someone else's daughter. Although Paige was young then, the hardships she endured were deeply etched in her memory.
Paige said, "They beat you, and you endured it. Now, just stay calm and don't be afraid. The person who planted the bomb on you is here too. For their own safety, they won't detonate it."
Over there, Wesley's subordinate was helping Andrew disarm his bomb. Andrew was more cooperative, so his bomb was disarmed first.
After Andrew cursed and pushed away the person who disarmed his bomb, before anyone could react, he pulled out a gun from somewhere.
In an instant, the gun was aimed at Paige's back.
Paige didn't have time to notice, and no one else had time to react.
The bullet flew from the gun towards Paige's heart.
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