The Billionaire Alpha’s Contract Lover by Caesar Erickson novel Chapter 357

Chapter 357 The First To Die 

This voice… 

Gwendolyn’s eyes were red with surprise as she looked out the door. 

Cedrick walked in solemnly His black coat was covered with snow. 

Behind him was Nico, whose expression was equally grave. 

Right then, two armed military troops with different uniforms entered the cathedral in an orderly manner and surrounded the place. 

The guests were scared out of their wits. In a flash, the scene became chaotic. 

itaring at the man standing at the other end of the red carpet, Charles gritted his teeth. “What great iming, Cedrick. Are you here to crash my wedding?” His gaze was filled with hatred. 

urling his lips sarcastically, Cedrick said, “Well, someone doesn’t have his heart in the right place. He bducted my fiancée to a foreign country and forced her to marry him, so I have to come and take my 

oman away.” 

harles clenched his fists tightly. The hatred in him intensified. 

I the guests in the cathedral were from the royal family invited by Kylie. Although the conversation tween Charles and Cedrick was in Chanaean, most of the royals could still understand it. 

ey went into an uproar as soon as they heard what Cedrick said. Shifting their gazes between the two n, they began to mutter among themselves. 

ling humiliated, Kylie wanted to help Charles explain and minimize the damage caused. However, drick spoke first. “Everyone, I’m only here for the bridegroom today. I won’t harm those who are not olved. Nico, clear the place!” 

ess than five minutes, all the royals were driven out, including the priest. 

n, only Cedrick and his men, Charles, Gwendolyn, and Kylie were left in the large cathedral. 

atmosphere was tense. 

rles shot daggers at Cedrick and said through gritted teeth, “Do you actually think I’m unprepared?” 

Jon as he finished speaking, Kylie stood up and clapped her hands. 

oup of armed guards dashed out of the door next to the altar. They weren’t any less than the people ick had brought with him. 

sides had their guns raised, and the air was thick with tension. 

dy!” Gwendolyn looked at the armed forces, then at Cedrick worriedly. She wanted to run over to out was stopped by Charles. 

1 Cedrick saw Charles holding Gwendolyn’s wrist, his gaze was filled with hostility. 

who was at the side, looked at Kylie and said, “Look carefully. The troops we have are not only from aea but also Erihal. Our boss is the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of Chanaca. He 

should be treated with the utmost respect when he comes to Erihal. If your guards lay a finger on him. I’m afraid the king isn’t going to let you go” 

Kylie’s face fell at once, but she remained resolute. “This is just an act of self-defense. If you dare to hurt Charlie, then don’t blame me for being merciless!” 

“You don’t have a say in Charles’ life!” Cedrick snorted. Then, he turned to Gwendolyn, who was on the tage. Stretching out his arms to her, he said dotingly, “Gwenny, come to me.” 

Gwendolyn forcibly broke free from Charles’ grip and ran over in Cedrick’s direction while lifting the 

em of her gown. 

Charles froze, looking at his hand that held Gwendolyn’s until a moment ago. 

ylic was livid. 

er dearest son’s wedding had been ruined, and on top of that, the bride had run away with another man. was an extreme humiliation for not only Charles but also her royal family. 

an’t kill Cedrick, but I can end the life of that unfaithful b*tch! 

e immediately instructed the guard closest to her to aim his gun at Gwendolyn and make a shot althily. 

areful!” 

arles noticed that and immediately stood in the targeted direction. 

ie wanted to ask the guard to stop, but the trigger had already been pulled. 

ud gunshot rang out in the air. 

ndolyn had reached the middle of the red carpet when she heard the gunshot. She stopped in her ks and turned around. 

rles was clutching his arm that had been shot. Blood was seeping through the gaps between his fingers. 

: immediately rushed forward to check on his wound. 

les glared at his mother. “Killing her is equivalent to killing me!” 

‘s heart ached for him. “All right, all right. I won’t harm her anymore. My guards will only protect safety, okay?” 

idolyn was still standing in the same spot. She was stunned upon seeing him blocking the shot for 

es noticed her eyes on him. Like Cedrick, Charles stretched out his bloody hand to her with at ing gaze. 

1, come back, please? I was serious about saving you with my life. Can you choose me for once?” 

dolyn hesitated. She didn’t move until Cedrick called her from the back. 

iny.” 

Gwendolyn came to her senses at once. Lowering her eyes the said softly. Im so 

After taking off her veil, removing the crystal crown on her head, and untying her hair, she turned around and ran toward Cedrick She threw herself into his embrace as if nobody else was around 

As Gwendolyn savored the pleasant body smell that she had been longing for, she felt at ease. 

Ceddy, has Kieran cured your eyes?” 

Cedrick tightened his grip around her waist and stroked her head with his other hand. 

Yes. Your brothers have taken great care of me. It’s just that I miss you a lot.” 

is voice sounded slightly nasal. The past half month had been torturous to him since he wasn’t able to e her. 

wendolyn leaned her head against his chest and quietly listened to his heartbeat. She held his waist ;hter as she immersed herself in his presence. 

miss you too. I don’t want to be separated from you anymore.” 

hile hugging, they expressed their longings for each other without minding the fact that there were still her people around. 

arles stared at them from a distance and found his eyes stinging from watching the scene. 

lowered his head, looking at the crown that was thrown to the ground by Gwendolyn. 

: crystals were scattered across the floor and had lost their original brilliance.