The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 231

Derek was reminded of the attackers mentioning that they were protecting Loraine before they jumped him.

Brittany, leaning on the other side, said, "Probably Loraine's fans."

Derek was taken aback.

"The internet is buzzing with rumors. Her fans have destroyed my shop, stalked me, and now kidnapping doesn't seem so outlandish."

Brittany only blamed herself for being careless. She was too focused on retrieving the security footage from home and overlooked the potential danger lurking in the shadows.

Derek was clueless about all this.

"You don't seem too surprised?"

"Why the shock?" Brittany had dealt with Loraine before and knew her antics well. "Hasn't Loraine always been like this? She framed me for plagiarism because of her personal desires. I barely scraped by for three years."

Although she seemingly apologized later, it was just another trap.

Despite sensing the potential pitfalls, she went along with the plan, not anticipating that Donna would end up in the hospital. If she hadn't stumbled by this, things wouldn't have escalated this far.

Derek felt a bit unnerved by Brittany's calm demeanor. "Loraine... framed you on purpose?"

Brittany, unaware of his connection with Loraine, had her guard down.

"I have a recording as proof. She accepted bribes from Gianna Terrill. It was clearly intentional."

Surprise flashed in Derek's eyes. But Loraine had claimed she was deceived. The recording was also edited.

For some reason, Derek felt that Brittany was telling the truth and started to doubt Loraine.

They grew up together. Loraine always had a thing for Isaac, but she never made it obvious.

He always thought she was just being reserved, not wanting to break the friendship they already shared.

But he later found out that she had confessed her feelings but had been rejected by Isaac.

Loraine always claimed that Brittany was framing her, but it seemed like Brittany was the real victim here.

Her shop was destroyed by Loraine's fans, and now she was even kidnapped!

"That piece of jewelry…"

"You also believe I did it on purpose?" Brittany gave a sarcastic smile. She remembered Derek's dislike for her and his cold demeanor from their first meeting. His willingness to rescue her this time was rather surprising.

Derek was dumbfounded.

"I believe in evidence."

In the face of Brittany's smile, Derek felt awkward.

"That's a lie. I asked Loraine if she had any allergies, and she clearly said no." Brittany paused, "Why would I sabotage her? What good would it do me?"

Indeed, there was no benefit, only drawbacks.

Derek thought of what Isaac said. He had never doubted Brittany, even when all the evidence pointed to her.

Bang!

The truck door was flung open, and a package was tossed in, startling Brittany awake.

Her instincts made her look at the door, which was then slammed shut.

Derek opened his eyes, pointing at the package, "What's that?"

Was it a bomb? Or some other hazardous material?

Brittany seemed to sense his fear, rose to her feet, and approached the package.

Derek anxiously cautioned, "Brittany, you better not touch…"

Brittany ignored his warning and opened the package, ready to unwrap it.

Derek was shocked!

Damn, this woman was gutsy!

Brittany unwrapped the package. Her expression suddenly changed, and Derek's heart leaped into his throat.

"What is it?"

Brittany pulled out the object and abruptly threw it at him, "Bomb!"