A Moment in Destiny novel Chapter 163

The sculpturesque features of this man in his 30’s carried a sophisticated coolness and sharpness. Beneath his thick brows, his eyes were deep-set like the abyss. The corner of his slightly pursed lips curled down. This temperament made Payne frightened.

“Let go of her!” William glanced at Liam while saying that. Liam understood him the moment their eyes met.

He immediately said to Payne, “Let go of Sherry, Mr. Jones. Why did you involve her in this mess when you already know Ashley’s whereabouts? This will only make things more complicated!”

Out of his ego, Payne continued to hold the gun at Sherry’s head even though his hand had started to tremble. He was contemplating.

Liam added, “What you’re doing now will not only make the situation worse, but even the Rowland Group…”

He didn’t finish the sentence, but the implication was clear enough. The Jones’ Corp would have it rough in the business world if they offended the Rowland Group.

However, Sierra shook her head at Payne, “No, don’t let go! Sherry is our amulet when we still have no idea what Cohen is going to do!”

Upon hearing this, Sherry’s face went pale. Complex emotions were intertwining within the pain she was feeling…

William shot a sharp gaze at Sierra, which made her flinch. She stayed close behind Payne, “Payne, let’s go back now! We will exchange her for Ashley! We can’t let her go as long as we don’t get Ashley back!”

“Mrs. Jones, you think you can take Sherry away just like this?” The domineering aura coming from William’s manly yet delicate face made everyone fell silent.

He took a step forward.

“Don’t you come near me!” Payne got flustered and yelled.

“What are you afraid of? I don’t have any weapon with me.”

“I’ll shoot her if you come any nearer! I don’t mind to do this the hard way!”

“Hmph, you better know your place!” The hands hanging by William’s side had clenched into fists. He suppressed his anger, “Payne Jones, you really want to make me your enemy?”

He wasn’t trying to be courteous anymore and called Payne by his full name.

Payne stunned. The emotion of “I’ll do whatever I need to for my daughter! Out of my way or I’ll really fire the gun!” was shown on his face.

“It’s okay, William!” Sherry suddenly said. Her voice was filled with extreme grievance which she could barely suppress.

“Don’t worry, Sherry! It’s going to be okay!” William was glancing around the hall, trying to find a chance to break through the impasse.

Sierra was frantic. “Let’s go now, Payne, if he comes…”

“So what!” Payne kept his coll. “Move out the way, William. Or I’ll really shoot!”

Taking a deep breath, Sherry put on a wry smile. She looked at Sierra and accused, “Sierra, may I know why? Why are you doing this to me?”

Sierra went into a daze and stayed silent.

Clenching her trembling fists, Sherry lifted her head. Even though her fragile body was being pointed with a gun, there was no fear in her heart at this moment.

William felt uneasy with her reaction. He felt Sherry’s expression was off.

He glanced at Liam. They looked at each other tacitly.

“All right, I’ll let you go, Payne Jones. But if anything happen to Sherry, it will mean the end for the Jones’ Corp!” William’s eyes shot daggers at Payne, which stunned him.

Suddenly, Liam yelled, “Hey! Look! Ashley’s back!”

Everyone looked towards the doorway. William made his lightning quick move when Payne was distracted. He kicked Payne’s gun out of his hand into the air, and the gun fell into Liam’s catch. While blowing a punch at Payne’s face, William grabbed Sherry and took her into his arm.

Everything happened so seamlessly that when Payne came back to his senses, blood was all over his face.

“Sorry, I was just kidding, there was no Ashley. Can’t believe you guys fall for that.” Liam blinked mockingly and glanced at the gun in his hand. “Mr. Jones, should I take a shot at your belly to find out if this is a real gun?”

“No, don’t!” Sierra squealed, “It’s a real gun!”

“It’s fine now, my wife!” William comforted Sherry softly.

Sherry was leaning in his arms. Turning around, she hooked William’s neck and buried her face in his chest. She muffled, “I want to go home, William. Shall we go home?”

“Sure! Let’s go home!” William patted her on the back. “It’s okay, I’m here!”

“Are you okay, Sherry?” Susan was also flustered at the scene.

Huddling in William’s arms, Sherry didn’t speak and just shook her head.

Payne and Sierra were fleeing at this moment. Leon suddenly said, “Will, Mr. and Mrs. Jones were just worrying about Ashley, I hope you understand. Sherry is okay now, you guys go ahead and head home!”

Celia was silent the whole time but her gaze never moved away from Sierra’s face. She couldn’t take it anymore and walked up to Sierra. “Sierra, I just realized you’re the worst mother in the world. It’s funny how you don’t care at all about your own biological daughter but only care about your stepdaughter. You’re indeed the role model for all the stepmothers in the world. We should really made a statue of you and put it in the centre of the city so that everyone knows you’re the greatest stepmother in the world!”

Sierra’s face went dead pale. She lowered her head and immediately lifted it. “I don’t know what you’re talking about!”