Chapter 7 Kenneth's friends immediately stepped forward , echoing his lies without hesitation . " That's right ! We all know about this ! " " Sandra is just a maid . She's greedy enough to think she gets to cling to Kenneth just because she's worked for the Harrisons for years . " " Kenneth's been more than generous to her . And now she has the nerve to show up and make a scene ? How shameless ! " The murmurs among the guests grew louder , and the eyes turned toward me now brimmed with contempt and scorn . Some pointed openly in my direction , while others cursed under their breath , " So , she's a fraud ? Sure enough , you can't judge a book by its cover . Who could have thought someone so refined on the outside could be so vicious underneath ? " Watching the crowd's reaction , Kenneth flashed a twisted smile . He took a step closer , closing the distance between us , and threatened in a voice meant only for my ears , " If you know what's good for you , Sandra , walk away now . " Or I swear I'll ruin your reputation right here today . You won't even have a way out . " - The venom in his expression was almost laughable . The housekeeper , trembling with fury , pointed a shaking finger at Kenneth . 0.00 % 08 17 Chapter 7 " You ... You ungrateful wretch ! 1248 W NIETS " Ms. Burton begged her father to pull his strings to save you back then . Or you would have rotted in prison already ! " She cut ties with her own family , nearly died shielding you from your enemies ... After all she's done for you , this is how you repay her ? " Kenneth's expression changed a few times . He clearly hadn't expected the housekeeper to expose him in front of so many people , and the murderous glare in his eyes was chilling . Just then , Jasmine , who had been hiding meekly behind him , suddenly looked up , a sharp glint of malice flashing in her eyes . Clutching the hem of his jacket , she spoke in a timid tone that belied the venom in her words , " Kenneth ... I know it's not my place to say this ... " But ... Ms. Burton keeps clinging to you . What if ... she never lets you go ? Won't she ... become a burden and hold you back ? " She paused deliberately , took a shallow breath as though gathering courage , and glanced around at the guests before continuing , her voice trembling yet unnervingly clear , " I heard from your friends ... that ... scheming , ingrateful people like her ... should all be thrown into the sea ... " The entire hall fell deathly silent . Even Kenneth's friends were taken aback - none had expected Jasmine , who always seemed so innocent and harmless , to utter something so cold- blooded . Kenneth's pupils contracted sharply . Almost instinctively , he glanced toward me , a flicker of hesitation passing through his eyes . But it lasted for only a second before being swallowed by viciousness . 22,81 % 08.17 ) Chapter 7 Obviously , he was tempted by Jasmine's suggestion . " Jasmine's right . " Whoever dares make trouble on my turf ought to pay the price . " 1298 Vinichers He tilted his chin toward the bodyguards . " Drag her out and throw her into the sea . " His bodyguards nodded without hesitation and closed in around me , twisted grins spreading across their faces . Meanwhile , Jasmine shrank back behind Kenneth , a triumphant smile escaping her lips . I , however , stood perfectly still , not moving at all . Instead , I burst into laughter so deep my whole body shook , tears streaming down my face . " Kenneth , do you honestly believe you're above the law ? " In the very next moment , the heavy , ornately carved doors were slammed open . Interpol officers in black uniforms swarmed inside , guns raised . The leader shouted sternly , " Lower your weapon , Kenneth Harrison ! You're under arrest ! " The entire scene instantly plunged into chaos . Screams erupted as guests threw their hands over their heads and dropped into crouches . Just as Kenneth's friends instinctively reached for their waists , the Interpol officers , who had already anticipated their move, barked , " Nobody moves ! Or we open fire ! " The viciousness on Kenneth's face froze at once , then twisted into fury as 08.17 Chapter 7 he realized he'd been trapped . 20 Vouchers He glared at me intently . " It was you ! Sandra , you orchestrated all this ! " " Can you blame me ? " I met his eyes , my voice icy . " After three years of your betrayal , did you really think I wouldn't have a backup plan ? " The officers swiftly tightened their circle , closing in on Kenneth . Terrified , Jasmine shrieked , crying , " I have nothing to do with this ! I know nothing ! " " Apprehend him ! " At the team leader's order , two officers lunged forward . However , the second before they touched Kenneth , he suddenly shoved the bodyguard beside him aside and hurled Jasmine straight into the arms of an officer . Seizing the moment of chaos , he burst into a sprint and slammed full- force into the floor - to - ceiling window at the edge of the hall . A deafening crash tore through the air as the enormous glass wall shattered . Shards exploded outward , slicing deep into his arm . Right before he leaped into the darkness outside , he shot me one last , piercing glance .