The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1442

Jarrod stood frozen, shock written all over his face. Even the director’s eyes widened, clearly impressed.

“Kenneth’s killing it. He really looks like a man whose world just fell apart,” the director whispered to his assistant.

“Camera on Kenneth,” he called out.

Kenneth’s face filled the monitor. He looked cold enough to freeze the air in the room.

“Give her back to me.” He didn’t move forward. He just stood there, his eyes locked on Emily. His voice was icy enough to sting. “I’m counting to three…”

According to the script, Jarrod had no way out. Surrounded and outnumbered, he had to hand over the injured Emily, whether he wanted to or not.

“Let go!” Kenneth stepped forward, taking Emily gently but firmly into his arms. He shot Jarrod a glare so sharp it could have cut glass. His whole body was taut with tension. “Touch her one more time and I swear, I’ll end you.”

Jarrod’s face turned ashen. Real fear flashed in his eyes for just a second. Kenneth’s gaze made it seem like Jarrod really had stolen the most important thing in his life.

Something in the air shifted. Kenneth leaned down and scooped Emily up into his embrace.

Emily blinked up at him, falling right into character. She reached up, her fingertips brushing his cheek. She managed a shaky smile.

“Jay, you really came for me?”

“Yeah, I’m here,” Kenneth murmured, holding her tight. He caught sight of the fake wounds on her skin, and all the ice in him melted away at once.

“Jarrod, step back,” the director called out. “Zoom in.”

Now the huge lens loomed right over Kenneth and Emily, capturing every little shift in emotion.

Next came the big moment.

Kenneth carried Emily to the waiting carriage, easing her gently into his lap.

“Get ready. The kiss is coming up,” someone said.

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