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

hardened at the mention of that name. Until I have concrete evidence proving

enrages me that his face was the last

up, Mason," I snapped, my tone sharp and commanding. "You

After everything, I've been the one supporting you for years. Just so you know, I'd never risk your safety."

bit my tongue. He

he seemed to

walking to

me," Haze interrupted as a female doctor exited the operating room.

to see them moving

fuck are you doing, Greensmith?" I grabbed Haze by

forgot who he was-a member of a

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,

demanded. "We're literally right here! You didn't think

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

of patient 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,

fragile," he continued. "Get your plans straight. Don't let this chaos dictate your actions." He tapped the spot over my heart for emphasis. "What about you?" I challenged, narrowing

raised a

with my

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

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

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

"Who the fuck-Ash?"

a second thought. I knew it was Ash standing before

his presence-it was exactly as I remembered from

his embrace brought unexpected

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