The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1231

“Get back. Who said you could touch her?”

Allanson’s voice cut through the air, deep and full of irritation.

For a second, the whole room froze.

Aloys stared. Rena just stood there, mouth open. Everyone else seemed just as confused, glancing at each other, trying to figure out what was happening. Was Allanson actually standing up for Charlotte?

Aloys and Rena exchanged a look, both of them turning even paler. The bodyguards didn’t hesitate. “Yes, sir,” they answered, stepping away.

Jackson and Adonis, ready for a fight, couldn’t help but raise their eyebrows. “What the hell is going on?” Jackson muttered.

Anthony squeezed Charlotte’s hand, his thumb tracing gentle circles on her skin. His eyes softened as he looked at her. “Does it hurt?”

“I’m fine,” Charlotte replied, spinning the gun in her palm with a calm shrug. “This one just isn’t that great.”

Anthony smiled a little. “I’ll get you a new one when we get home.”

“No need,” Charlotte said, tossing the gun to Adonis. A sly smile flickered across her lips. “You shouldn’t play with things like this too much. It’s too easy to lead people astray.”

Anthony blinked, caught off guard. “What?”

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