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

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

me that his face was the last

I snapped, my tone sharp and commanding.

trust me, Sapphire? After everything, I've been the one supporting you for years. Just so you

to throw that line back at Mason, but I bit my tongue. He stared at me, clearly waiting for an explanation, but I stayed

a heavy sigh, he seemed to accept

walking

exited the operating room. He whispered

was shocked to see them moving Evangeline out of the operating

you doing, Greensmith?" I grabbed Haze by the collar and

reflexive reaction, and I momentarily forgot who

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 fixed

right here! You didn't think to

yourself. How do

for powerful politicians or influential figures. If Evangeline were placed in such a room, no one would be able to touch her. But compared to Haze, none of us had

dictate your actions." He tapped the spot over my heart for emphasis. "What

raised a

playing with

playing with her?" His voice echoed through the room. "I'm an adult, Sapphire. I don't play games. Don't question my intentions,

over her for now. Mason will help me, so you can focus on what you were supposed to do earlier."

exit, but suddenly, someone

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

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

was exactly as I remembered from five years

the turmoil, his embrace brought

safe," he said softly. He glanced around the room, as if wary of onlookers. "I'm sorry to ask this, but bear with the pain for now. I promise