Written Off as Trash, I Activated My Hidden Queen Mode novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91 A Faint Smile

“Elias… thank you.”

Before he could even process what was happening, she darted into the elevator.

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Something stirred in Elias‘ chest–a small, unexpected ripple. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

The next day at the underground auction house.

The moment Jasper walked in, his assistant, Cody Beckett, rushed over, panic written all over his face, and shoved a tablet into his hands.

One look. That was all it took. His face went ghost–white.

“The woman who’d been abducted–Luna–was actually Nicole, that brilliant girl from Azure Peak City.”

“The mysterious doctor everyone was whispering about, the one who could supposedly pull people back from the brink of death–that was Nicole’s daughter.”

“Stella had personally turned her own father in. Human trafficker. Her own flesh and blood.”

“A wealthy heiress snatched off the street. Locked away. Violated. Beaten. Murdered.”

Each headline hit Jasper like a knife to the ribs, stealing the breath right out of his lungs.

Nicole. She was gone.

“Thud.”

His legs gave out. Every ounce of strength drained from his body as he collapsed to his knees.

“Mr. Moore-”

But he didn’t hear Cody. He just stared blankly at the screen, unblinking.

Murder.

Imprisonment.

Assault.

Beating.

Disfigurement.

Every word punched through him like a bullet, tearing holes in places he didn’t know could hurt.

Memories came flooding back–sweet, cruel, relentless.

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Chapter 91 A Faint Smile

“Jasper, if you keep that stick–in–the–mud face next time, we’re done. I mean it.”

“Don’t say that. I’ll practice smiling tonight, okay?”

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“Jasper, you actually moved up! Fifth place last time, second this time–not bad.”

“Well, we’re desk mates. Our rankings should be close.”

“Nicole… I got in. Azure Peak University.”

“Me too.”

“Jasper, move! I can’t stop these skis!”

“Nicole… are you skiing, or are you trying to tackle me?”

“Jasper, it’s your eighteenth birthday. Make a wish. I’ll make it come true.”

“I want Nicole to be my girlfriend.”

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“Nicole… it’s our first date. Why are there two little kids tagging along?”

“They said they wanted to size you up.”

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“Jasper… you’re going to marry someone else.”

“I don’t want anyone but you. Tomorrow night. Under the cherry tree at the university entrance. Don’t keep me waiting.”

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A choked sound escaped his throat. Then-“Pfft.”

Blood spilled from his lips, staining the floor.

And then the tears came. Silent at first, then streaming down his face, mixing with the blood at the corners

of his mouth.

“We promised each other a lifetime, Nicole. How could you leave me alone like this?”

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Chapter 93 Defending Her Mother’s Honor

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“Elias, Our families have known each other for generations. You’d turn on the Moores for someone like her?”

“Hurt my woman, you’re my enemy. I don’t care who you are.”

This was Elias. The real one. Cold. Unforgiving. Completely unreasonable when it came to her.

“Stella–you’re insane!”

Stella’s eyes gleamed–sharp, amused, dangerous. The corner of her mouth curled up. “Tell me again. Who’s been passed around so many times she’s lost count?”

“Your–AAAAHHHH!”

The other arm went with another crack. Now both hung limp, useless.

“Jasper!” Felix’s voice cracked with panic. “Call your men–get them up here–save your sister!”

He’d rushed out without security. Stupid. Careless. Now his daughter was half–dead and dangling out a window.

Jasper didn’t move. Didn’t speak. His eyes were fixed on Stella, his mind a storm of chaos he couldn’t sort through.

“Dr. Shaw–please–calm down!” Mark’s voice shook.

Sienna kept sobbing, useless and helpless.

“Not talking, Miss Moore?” Stella tilted her head. “Fine. I’ll let

She loosened her grip. Amber slipped another inch.

go, then.”

“AAAAHHHH–OKAY–IT’S ME–I’M THE ONE WHO’S BEEN PASSED AROUND-!“.

“Sorry, who?”

“AMBER–IT’S AMBER–SHE’S THE ONE WHO’S BEEN WITH HALF THE CITY—”

“And who’s the worthless one? The trash with the filthy mouth?”

Stella let go with one hand–casually, like she was scratching her ear. Amber wet herself. Again.

“I AM–I’M TRASH–I’M A WORTHLESS BITCH–I’M GARBAGE-”

Felix’s face went purple. Veins bulged in his neck. His eyes could’ve killed if looks were weapons.

“Hey–who’s that up there? Someone pissing out the window? I’m calling the cops–that’s disgusting!”

A voice floated up from below. Random. Indignant.

“I asked you a question. Louder.”

“AMBER! IT’S AMBER!”

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Chapter 91 A Faint Smile

“SLAP

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The crack echoed through the room. Amber stumbled back, stunned, one hand flying to her cheek.

“You hit me? For that woman? The one they found dead after God knows how many men-”

“Ugh-

His hand closed around her throat. His knuckles went white. The veins in his forearm bulged. Rage burned in his eyes–so hot, so raw, it looked like it might consume him entirely. Like he might burn her to ash right there.

“Mom!” Sienna’s voice was shrill with panic.

Amber’s face went red. Then purple. Her eyes bulged, wide with terror as she stared at the man holding her life in his hands.

“Uncle, let go! You’re killing her!”

“Enough, Jasper. Let her go.”

Felix’s voice cracked like thunder. He slammed his palm against the mattress, his whole body shaking with fury.

othing to us! Why are you tearing each other apart over a stranger?”

please don’t upset yourself.” Leo stepped toward him, worried about his heart, his blood -anything.

Amber gasped, choking, clawing weakly at Jasper’s hand. But no one moved to help her. Not really.

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