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

hardened at the mention of that name. Until I have concrete evidence proving he's not behind this,

enrages me that his face was the

my tone sharp and commanding. "You don't

everything, I've been the one supporting you for years. Just so you know, I'd never risk your safety."

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

a heavy sigh, he seemed

take this call," Mason muttered, walking

operating room. He whispered something to

later, I was shocked to see them moving Evangeline out of the

Haze by the collar and shoved him against the

momentarily forgot who he

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. I kept my glare

literally right here! You didn't think to tell

his voice cold. "You can't even protect yourself. How do you expect to protect her?" he said icily. "She's a

such a room, no

continued. "Get your plans straight. Don't let this chaos dictate your

raised a

playing with

through the room. "I'm an adult, Sapphire. I don't play games. Don't question my intentions, whether

you can focus on what you were supposed to do earlier." Right. I had almost forgotten. I was heading

walking toward the exit, but suddenly, someone grabbed me

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

require a second thought. I knew it was Ash standing before me, holding

was exactly as I remembered from

turmoil, his embrace brought

this, but bear with the pain