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-"

were here, he'd be worried sick

hardened at the mention of that name. Until I have concrete evidence proving he's not behind this, I won't trust his words-or even

that his face was the last thing I saw before the

Mason," I snapped, my tone sharp and commanding.

"Do you still not trust me, Sapphire? After everything, 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

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

heavy sigh, he seemed to accept my

walking to a corner to answer his

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

later, I was shocked to see them

the fuck are you doing, Greensmith?" I grabbed Haze by the

was a reflexive reaction, and I momentarily forgot

of the guards started to approach us, but Haze raised a

right here! You didn't think to tell us where

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

reserved for powerful politicians or influential figures. If Evangeline were placed in such a room, no one would be able to touch her.

emotionally, you're fragile," he continued. "Get your plans straight. Don't let this chaos dictate your actions." He tapped the spot over my

raised

with

"I'm an adult,

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 to the Parker

walking toward the exit, but suddenly, someone grabbed me and pulled me into an empty

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

like this didn't require a second thought. I knew it was Ash standing before me, holding

scent, his presence-it was exactly as I remembered

the turmoil, his embrace brought unexpected

of onlookers. "I'm sorry to ask this, but bear with the pain for now. I promise you, everything will be under control." Those were his only words before he hurriedly