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 sick about you?" Mason's voice rang

Until I have concrete evidence proving he's not behind this, I won't trust his words-or

face was the

my tone sharp and commanding. "You don't

you still not trust me, Sapphire? After everything, I've been the one supporting

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

he seemed to accept my

just take this call," Mason muttered, walking to a corner to answer his

Haze interrupted as a female doctor exited the operating room. He whispered something to her, and she nodded before walking

shocked to see them moving

Haze by

I momentarily forgot who he was-a

but Haze raised a hand, stopping him. The guard hesitated and stayed on the sidelines. I kept my glare fixed on Haze, and

"We're literally right here!

do you expect to protect her?" he said icily. "She's a VVIP

given maximum protection, usually reserved 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 that kind

let this chaos dictate your actions." He tapped the spot over

raised a

playing with

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

stuffed 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

but suddenly, someone grabbed me and pulled

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

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

exactly

turmoil, his embrace brought unexpected

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 you, everything will be under control." Those were