Being Dumped by My EX, I Marriied His Older Brother-Chapter 95: Catching Them in the Act

Nina Thorne wanted nothing to do with Serena Kane.

But she couldn’t resist the temptation.

Wary of a trap, she feigned indifference. "You think I’d believe a word you say?"

"All this talk... you’re just afraid I’ll get back together with Cole Kane and get in the way of you climbing into his bed."

Nina’s words were light, but they were laced with a sarcasm that made Serena Kane’s chest burn with rage.

"That’s why I want to cooperate with you! I want you and Cole to be over, completely and totally."

Serena knew what she was worried about and held nothing back. "Don’t worry, I’m not going to plot against you. Our goals are aligned right now."

"I want Cole, and you’re not going to be with him anymore, are you?"

Nina’s interest was piqued.

The events of ten years ago were a knot in her heart.

If she didn’t get to the bottom of what she’d overheard at the hospital earlier that day, she wouldn’t be able to eat or sleep. The matter would constantly weigh on her mind.

After hanging up, Serena Kane sent her the address of a tennis club.

Before leaving, Nina Thorne sent her location to Justin Kane, along with a text message.

"I’m heading over here."

After sending it, Nina headed straight there.

When she arrived at the tennis club, Justin still hadn’t replied. Nina knew he was busy, so she didn’t think much of it and went directly to the courts.

On the vast tennis courts, many people were playing.

Nina’s gaze quickly locked onto Serena Kane, who was in the middle of a game. Dressed in a pink and white sportswear set, she looked vibrant and healthy.

The person playing with her was a socialite from their circle, one who didn’t get along with Nina.

Serena finished the last point and called for a stop. Wiping away her sweat, she walked up to Nina. "Right on time."

She smiled, looking Nina up and down. "You’d better be serious about leaving Cole Kane."

"Cut the crap."

Nina said coldly, "What is it you wanted to talk to me about?"

"Follow me."

Serena Kane turned and walked inside.

Nina was suspicious and didn’t follow.

After a few steps, Serena noticed, turned back to look at her, and said haughtily, "Relax. More than anyone, I want you to get the hell out of Cole’s life."

With that, she continued walking.

Nina took out her phone again and saw that Justin Kane still hadn’t replied. After a moment’s thought, she decided to follow.

’There are so many people at the tennis club. Serena probably won’t try to pull any tricks.’

In the lounge area.

Serena Kane took a bottle of water from the fridge, thought for a second, then grabbed another and tossed it to Nina.

"I really hate you."

Nina caught the bottle. Hearing that, she replied without missing a beat, "The feeling is mutual."

Serena twisted off the cap and took a large gulp. "If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have spent three years abroad."

Nina carefully inspected the water bottle, with no intention of drinking it.

Hearing her words, Nina lazily lifted her eyelids. "If you don’t want to talk, I’m leaving."

She had only taken a few steps when Serena’s voice drifted over, light and airy. "The person who saved you back then wasn’t Cole Kane."

Shocked, Nina stopped in her tracks and turned to look at her suspiciously. "What proof do you have?"

Serena snorted coldly and walked over. "Getting proof is simple, but I have a condition."

"What condition?"

"Answer one question for me."

Nina’s suspicion grew. If it were that simple, Serena wouldn’t be Serena.

’This isn’t her style at all.’

Sure enough, Serena came to a stop in front of her, staring straight into her eyes. "Are you with Justin Kane?"

Nina looked at her with understanding, a sarcastic smile tugging at her lips.

’I knew she didn’t just ask me here to cooperate.’

"Just tell me the truth, and I’ll give you the proof you need." Serena pressed her relentlessly. "Hurry up and say it. Are you with Justin Kane or not?"

Nina sized up her outfit.

Her pink and white sportswear had no pockets for a phone.

However, a faint glint of light from the zipper pull caught Nina’s attention. ’It must be a miniature pinhole camera.’

’So, this so-called cooperation tonight is just a front.’

’Serena’s goal is to make me admit my relationship with Justin Kane with my own mouth.’

"No."

Nina smiled and held out her hand. "I’ve answered you. Can I have the proof now?"

"Impossible. You’re lying."

Serena grew agitated. "I had you two followed before. He definitely took photos of you! And on the night of Mrs. Lawson’s birthday banquet, if you and Justin hadn’t interfered, your relationship would have been exposed long ago!"

"Nina, you’re not telling the truth at all. Don’t you want to know who really saved you back then?"

The reason Nina had come to see her was that she’d grown suspicious after overhearing Serena’s conversation with Cole Kane outside the hospital room that afternoon.

But after this, she would never trust Serena Kane again.

"It is the truth."

"You!"

Serena threatened, "Since you have no intention of cooperating, then you can forget about ever knowing the truth."

Nina shrugged indifferently, a cold smile playing on her lips. "Fine, then. Let’s not cooperate."

She turned and walked away, her movements sharp and decisive.

Serena Kane watched her leave, her eyes narrowing with a sinister glint.

’I have my ways!’

-

「The Zenith Club.」

Inside the private room, goblets clinked and glasses were raised.

Mr. Wagner, glass in hand, was making the rounds, toasting everyone. His face was flushed red from drinking, but it couldn’t hide his joyful expression.

He even had an arm around Albert Locke, making endless promises about conquering the global new energy vehicle market and so on.

Justin Kane was leaning back lazily against the sofa, his face also flushed with a reddish hue from the alcohol, looking as if he’d had too much to drink.

But even so, he didn’t lose an ounce of his noble, handsome bearing.

He rubbed his temples, nursing a headache, and took out his phone. Only then did he see the message Nina had sent an hour ago.

The location she’d sent was right nearby.

He immediately called her back. It rang three times before the call was abruptly ended.

Justin tried calling again, but this time, no one answered.

He sobered up almost completely in an instant. A sense of unease washed over him. Just then, Assistant Cheney hurried in from outside, his face tense.

"Sir, something has happened to your wife."

He showed Justin Kane the video he had just received. In it, Nina was surrounded by several thugs, and the situation looked dire.

Justin’s dark eyes instantly turned grim and cold. He shot up from his seat and left the room.

Mr. Wagner and the others were stunned.

’What just happened?’

’When Mr. Kane left just now, he looked furious. Something big must have happened.’

Albert Locke couldn’t help but frown.

-

On the side of the road, several thugs had surrounded Nina Thorne, blocking her path and spewing lewd comments.

"So pretty. I wonder what she’s like in bed."

"Hey beautiful, why don’t you have some fun with us brothers? We’ll be sure to satisfy you, hahaha..."

"Tsk, tsk. That slim waist, that skin... so smooth and fair. And she looks like a movie star. This is gonna be awesome..."

All four thugs had bleached-blond hair and tattoos. There was a tall one, a fat one, and a skinny one, and without exception, they all had lecherous expressions.

They reached out to grab Nina, some even touching her face.

Terror filled Nina’s heart. She wildly swung her handbag at them, fighting back as she warned, "Don’t touch me! I’ll call the police if you don’t leave!"

’But how could she call the police?’

’When Justin Kane called just now, they’d snatched her phone and hung up.’ 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

’Her phone was in their hands now.’

"Ooh, calling the police. I’m so scared..."

"Who the fuck are you pretending to be? You’re out here alone because you’re lonely and looking for a man, right? What’s wrong with having a little fun with us?"

As he spoke, another one reached out, grabbed the collar of her shirt, and with a RIIIP, a large patch of skin over her shoulder and collarbone was exposed.

Nina screamed, her body trembling violently with fear.

But the more frightened she was, the more ferociously and erratically she swung her bag at them.

In no time, they had snatched her bag away, and the men closed in on her.

"There’s a small park right over there, let’s go..."

"Yeah, we can even save money on a hotel room, hahaha!"

"..."

Their shameless words drifted into Nina’s ears, instantly triggering bad memories.

She had almost been violated by Cole Kane before, and later in Vistara, she had been harassed by several drunkards he had arranged...

Now, facing these thugs, Nina was both terrified and furious.

At a critical moment like this, she didn’t know who she could count on to save her, but her mind was clear: she absolutely could not just sit back and wait for the worst.

Suddenly, with a burst of strength from God knows where, she lunged forward and bit down hard on one of the men’s ears.

Filled with hatred, she clamped down on his ear and refused to let go.

Seeing this, the other thugs rushed to pull her off. When she wouldn’t release her jaw, they started kicking and punching her.

"Fucking bitch, let’s see how we’re gonna finish you off today!"

"..."

Serena Kane watched this scene unfold from the shadows, a sinister, triumphant look on her face.

’Serves her right!’

’They should beat her harder!’

"Why isn’t Justin Kane here yet? If they keep hitting her like this, won’t something bad happen to Nina?" a worried voice spoke up.

The speaker was Angel Anson, the one who had been playing tennis with Serena at the club.

Serena snorted. "All the better. Who told her to act so high and mighty all the time just because she’s the Thorne family’s precious daughter? How dare she try to steal my Cole from me!"

Seeing how viciously the thugs were beating Nina, Angel was terrified. "But you also said she’s hooked up with Justin Kane now. What if something really happens to her?"

"You’re so annoying! If you’re scared, then get lost! Stop bothering me!"

Serena Kane snapped impatiently, and Angel left immediately without another word.

Finally, a heavy slap landed on Nina’s head. CRACK! Her mind went blank, and she could no longer hold on. She released her bite and collapsed to the ground.

She lay on the ground, her mouth full of blood, her vision blackening as she was about to pass out.

The thug clutched his bleeding ear, seething with rage. "You fucking bitch!" he snarled, "I’m gonna kill you today!"

With that, he lifted his foot to kick Nina viciously.

Nina had no strength left. Lying on the ground, she could only watch him. Just as she thought she was going to be beaten to death right there...

Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out. "You dare touch her!"

Following the voice, a tall figure strode forward. Without a word, Assistant Cheney rushed up with his men and sent the thug flying with a single kick.

"Nina..."

Seeing the bruises and blood on Nina’s face, Justin Kane’s eyes turned a grim, bloodshot red. "Beat them to a pulp!"

Her consciousness fading, Nina looked at Justin, struggling to lift her arms and wrap them around his neck. She cried out, weak and helpless, "Justin... why did it take you so long to get here..."

Her voice was soft and a little hoarse, her eyes shimmering with tears. She looked utterly fragile.

Like a porcelain doll on the verge of shattering, she was heart-wrenching to look at.

A sharp pain, like a knife’s edge, sliced through Justin Kane’s heart.

His brows furrowed as he looked at her with guilt, bowing his head to kiss her forehead again and again. "I’m sorry. I’m so sorry I was late."

Feeling his familiar warmth, the tension in Nina’s heart finally released. She hugged him tightly, crying like a child in his arms.

Justin held her small frame, tightening his embrace, and then lovingly bent down to kiss away her tears.

"Shh, don’t cry, don’t cry. I’ll make them pay for this."

"..."

Meanwhile, Serena Kane watched this scene with excitement, her trembling hands holding up a phone that was live-streaming everything...

’Perfect.’

’She’d finally caught them red-handed!’