Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

Chapter 129: Endure The Pain For Now

I rested my head on Mason's shoulder as he gently stroked my hair, trying to ease my pain. But I had to stay strong. That's what Evangeline would want. I had to find who did this.

No, Sapphire-I already knew who did.

"Can you stay with her for a bit-"

"Where is she?"

I stopped mid-sentence as Haze arrived. He looked like he hadn't slept but had come immediately, asking for Evangeline.

I wondered if Mason had called him or if he'd learned the news himself since we were in his hospital.

"There," I replied, pointing toward the operating room.

Haze brushed his hair back and bit his lower lip, as though deep in thought.

"Damn it, what the hell are you two doing? Why is your life in danger now? Did you really think I wouldn't find out that your car exploded too?"

"What the fuck?" Mason's eyes bore into mine as he heard Haze's words. His brows furrowed, his disbelief written all over his face.

That was why I called Luna to clean up the mess quickly. But Haze, sharp as always, still managed to catch wind of it. I knew he'd been suspicious for a while now.

He's aware there's more to Senator Windwood's death than meets the eye.

He didn't look like the Haze I knew. His brows were furrowed, and one brow was arched skeptically at me. His usual lighthearted demeanor was replaced with a dark, melancholic aura.

His concern was obvious, especially as his gaze drifted toward the operating room.

"I just didn't think it was necessary," I replied, brushing back my hair. "What matters is that I survived-"

that? Don't you realize that if Ash were here, he'd be worried sick about you?"

name. Until I have concrete evidence proving he's not behind this, I won't

the last thing I saw before

I snapped, my tone sharp and

I've been the one supporting you for years. Just so you know, I'd never risk your safety." That's exactly what Ash told me

I bit my tongue. He stared at me, clearly waiting for an explanation, but I stayed

seemed to accept

this call," Mason muttered, walking to a corner to

a female doctor exited the operating room. He whispered something to her, and

to see them

Greensmith?" I grabbed Haze by the collar and shoved him against

a reflexive reaction, and I momentarily forgot who he was-a

but Haze's bodyguards quickly moved to create a barrier, keeping them away. One of the guards started to approach us, but Haze raised a hand, stopping him. The guard hesitated and stayed on the sidelines.

us?" I demanded. "We're literally right here! You didn't think to tell us where

voice cold. "You can't even protect yourself. How do you expect to protect her?" he

If Evangeline were placed in such a room, no

Don't let this chaos dictate your actions." He tapped the spot over my heart for emphasis. "What about you?" I

simply raised a

playing with

I'm playing with her?" His voice echoed through the room. "I'm an adult, Sapphire. I

his hands in his pockets and held my gaze with an intense stare. "I'll watch over her for now. Mason will help me, so you can focus on what you were supposed to do earlier." Right. I had almost forgotten. I was heading

ignored Haze and started walking toward the exit, but suddenly, someone grabbed me

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

was instinctual. Rare moments like this didn't require a second thought. I knew it was Ash

his scent, his presence-it was exactly as I remembered

his embrace brought unexpected

this, but bear with the