Behind Closed Doors

Chapter 20

I took short, clipped breaths as I stared ahead at the television set, the words Breaking News flashing in my mind over and over again. I had to see him, I had to see if he was doing fine.

When I stood my legs grew shaky and I crashed back down on the couch. What had happened in the hour and a half that I was home? Who had shot him?

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Connor's POV

I smiled over at the rented limousine that Jennifer currently occupied as it pulled out of the private parking garage.

"Sir, " Phillip speaks catching my attention.

"Yes Phillip? " I ask, turning to look at him.

"Your father wants to see you. "

My father wanted to see me? I really didn't want to speak to him to be quite honest and I thought he had felt the same. Everytime we spoke to one another it turned into an argument. I didn't want to argue with him any longer.

"Tell my father I don't want to talk to him."

Phillip nods, opening the door for me to get into the back of my chauffeured car. I sat inside the car, smoothly running my hands over the beige leather material. I was happy, the entire getaway had put everything in perspective. I was no longer going to let my father make me un happy.

As soon as Caitlyn granted me the divorce I was going to get Jennifer to finally say yes to my marriage proposal and we were going to get married. It was an added bonus that she just might be pregnant. I had always imagined what it would be like if Jennifer had my heir and now it might be happening.

I was beyond thrilled and I wanted to tell the world. Phillip glanced at me through the mirror.

"Sir is everything alright? " he inquires.

I smile at him. "Everything is great, Phil. "

"Do you think Miss. Turner needs a security team with her as well? "

"I don't think that's necessary right now Phillip. "

He nodded and turned ahead as the driver turned a corner. I narrowed my eyes, glancing around at the unfamiliar neighborhood.

"Phillip, where are we going? " I ask concerned.

"I'm not sure, " he turned to the driver, opening his mouth to say something, but the driver pulled out a gun pointing it towards Phillips head.

My heart began to pound heavily within my chest as I stared head at the gun against Phillip's forehead.

"Sit back, and keep your hands where I can see them, " he urged Phillip.

Phillip lifted his hands in the air, but by the look on his face I knew he wasn't about to give up without a fight. Phillip promised to die for me and I knew that he would. I moved to stop him, to halt him, but before I could do anything the guy smirked and pulled the trigger.

I screamed surprised as blood splattered everywhere. I watched as Phillip's body sagged against the door. He was one of my friends and one of my most trusted body guards. I glanced around as my other security team stopped behind us. The guy turned around to look at me.

"Your Highness, it was a pleasure meeting you, but I'm afraid that this must be done. Bye. " He turned the gun to me and fired, what sounded like three shots. The pain was so agonizing that I couldn't take it. My eyes fell shut and I knew in that moment that I could die. This could be the last time I ever took a breath. And the last thing that was on my mind was Jennifer.