Chapter 19 Jeremiah Is Behind It Seryna's wicked smile made the fat guy second - guess himself . But after a moment , he steeled himself . In his mind , Seryna was just a powerless girl , while Jeremiah was a financial genius with real influence . She wasn't the family favorite , so once they married her off , she'd get nothing more than some money . No way she'd have the power to come after him for this . " You think you're the boss here ? " the fat guy scoffed . " Let the cops come . I'm still teaching you a lesson today !" " You're an idiot , " Seryna said flatly . His smirk faltered . " What did you just say ? " Just as he raised his arm for another slap , a silenced shot hit him in the chest . He twitched , then hit the floor . The other two men froze and dropped into a crouch , arms over their heads . Seryna watched , a faint , satisfied smile on her lips . Chapter 19 Jeremiah Is Behind it Natalie rushed over . " Seryna , are you okay ? " Seryna looked up , her face red and swollen . Natalie gasped . " Oh , don't worry . I've got you . " She untied the ropes , then gently wiped the sweat from her face with a tissue . The sweat was from the heat , not fear . With this second shot at life , death only scared her if revenge didn't come first . Soon , the kidnappers were sent to the police station . The fat guy stirred , groggy and confused, then started half - shouting , " Let me go ! I work for Mr. Jeremiah Willard ! " That was exactly what Seryna wanted to hear . Natalie's eyes widened . She couldn't believe Jeremiah had ordered this . She fixed her sharp gaze on the fat guy . If this got out , the Willard family's reputation would be affected . Then she looked at Seryna , who looked shaken and hurt . " Sera , are you sure you want to make this public ? The police are involved . And your brother is behind it . " Seryna met her eyes , steady . " Yes , I want to know why he did. Chapter 19 Jeremiah is Behind It this to me . I haven't even met him . " She hadn't trained with Devona for nothing . Every lesson , every minute had led her here . Now was the time to make Jeremiah pay . Jeremiah was respected in high society , praised as a financial genius . But behind all the applause , he was just an arrogant , selfish jerk . Natalie's eyes softened . She admired Seryna's strength . If they let Jeremiah off the hook now , he would do something worse next time ." " Come on ," Natalie said gently . " Let's get your statement done ." Seryna gave her a grateful smile . " Thanks , Natalie . " Natalie smiled back . She liked tough girls like her . *** At the Willard's house . Tehila sat beside Jeremiah in the living room , watching him scroll through market updates . The thought of Seryna suffering now made her feel good . But she put on a concerned look and Chapter 19 Jeremiah Is Behind it said , " Jeremiah , I know you were just trying to protect me , but you need to tell them to go easy . She's your biological sister . " Jeremiah had a handsome face , and something about his eyes felt feminine . He stroked her hair as he said , " Tila , you're too soft - hearted . Seryna tried to frame you . I just reminded her of her place in this house . " Tehila was overjoyed at his words . " What a bunch of idiots . A few fake tears , and now everyone is on my side , " she thought darkly . Just then , Kolten rushed in , clearly flustered . " Mr. Willard , the police are here . " Jeremiah frowned . " Police ? What for ? "