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-"

were here, he'd be worried sick about you?" Mason's voice rang in my

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

me that his face was the last thing I saw before

my tone sharp and

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

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

seemed to accept my refusal to

Mason muttered, walking to a corner

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

later, I was shocked to see them moving Evangeline out

are you doing, Greensmith?" I grabbed Haze

a reflexive reaction, and I momentarily forgot who he was-a member of

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

us?" I demanded. "We're literally right here! You didn't think to tell us where

"You can't even protect yourself. How do you expect to protect

of patient given maximum protection, usually reserved for powerful politicians or influential figures. If Evangeline were placed in such a

your actions." He tapped the spot over my heart for emphasis. "What about you?" I challenged,

raised a

playing with my

through the room. "I'm an adult,

me, so you can focus on what

walking toward the exit, but suddenly, someone grabbed me and

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

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

presence-it was exactly as I

turmoil, his embrace brought unexpected

softly. He glanced around the room, as if wary of onlookers. "I'm sorry to ask this, but bear with