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-"

Don't you realize that if Ash were here, he'd be worried

Until I have concrete evidence proving he's not behind this, I

enrages me that his face was the last thing I saw before the

tone

hurt lacing his voice. "Do you still not trust me, Sapphire? After everything, I've been the

tongue. He stared at me, clearly waiting for an

he seemed

Mason muttered, walking to a corner to answer his

room. He whispered something to her, and she nodded

I was shocked to see them

grabbed Haze by the collar and shoved him against the

momentarily forgot who he was-a member of

to approach us, but Haze raised a hand, stopping him. The guard hesitated and stayed on the sidelines.

transferring her without informing us?" I demanded. "We're literally right here! You

protect yourself. How do you expect to protect her?" he said icily.

kind of patient given maximum protection, usually reserved for powerful politicians or influential figures. If Evangeline were placed in such a room, no one would

chaos dictate your actions." He tapped the spot over my heart for emphasis. "What about you?"

simply raised

playing with

an adult, Sapphire. I don't play games. Don't question my intentions, whether for her sake...

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

exit, but suddenly, someone grabbed me and pulled me

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

a second thought. I knew it was

warmth, his scent, his presence-it was exactly as

the turmoil, his

glanced around the room, as if wary 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