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-"

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

mention of that name. Until I have concrete evidence proving

was the

snapped, my tone sharp and

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

to throw that line back at Mason, but I bit my tongue. He

a heavy sigh, he seemed to accept

take this call," Mason muttered, walking to a corner

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

them moving Evangeline out

I grabbed Haze by the collar and shoved him against

momentarily forgot

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 fixed on Haze, and he met my gaze without

literally right here! You

do you expect to protect

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,

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

raised a

playing with

said I'm playing with her?" His voice echoed through the room. "I'm an adult,

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 supposed to do earlier." Right. I had almost forgotten. I was

exit, but suddenly,

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

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

was exactly as I

the turmoil, his embrace

of onlookers. "I'm sorry to ask this, but bear with the pain for now. I promise