Bride Behind the Mask novel Chapter 459

Frederick's pupils dilated in an instant, a surge of anger flooding his eyes as he demanded, "What do you mean?"

Barnes, filled with righteous indignation, blurted out, "Mr. Winston, Hayes, he was... was..."

But his words were abruptly cut off. A searing pain suddenly spread from Barnes' throat, climbing upwards with brutal speed, choking the breath from his lungs.

Clasping his handcuffed hands to his neck, his body began to convulse.

"Argh... it hurts! It hurts..."

He muttered repeatedly, then slowly fell silent, collapsing to the ground, his condition unclear.

"Someone call a doctor! Chuck, dial 911!" Marguerite, never having witnessed such a scene, fumbled in panic, urging Chuck to call for an ambulance.

Chaos reigned in an instant. But unnoticed in the corner, Yuna's face was streaked with tears, her eyes, however, sparkled with a sinister triumph.

The drug had taken effect at the perfect moment!

He wanted to rat her out? Well then, she'd make sure he'd never speak again!

The ambulance arrived swiftly, and the paramedics immediately conducted a thorough examination of Barnes.

"Mr. Winston, his throat has sustained permanent damage, and he's in a coma. I'm afraid he might never speak again," one reported grimly.

"How long until he wakes up?"