She Accepted Divorce, He Panicked by Nyx Rai

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Scarlett's

POV

Shit, she's coming out!

I panic, looking around for a hiding place. I came to rescue Lucas, and I put on a party dress to mingle in. My plan was to make a scene and catch Ava's attention - she would flip if she saw me at her party. Then Lucas would get an escape window.

But she wasn't even there to guard anything. She was there to steal! And she not only notices Lucas, but is now coming out! Shit shit shit!

I have no time but to turn and hide behind the pillar closest to the study when its door opens, but now I'm a full living room away from the staircase, and there is no way I can make it back to my room.

I can't let Ava see me outside of my room!

"What are we hiding from?"

A voice startles me jumping high, only to see Sebastian's innocent face. He looks slightly stunned as if I was the one who was trying to give him a heart attack, instead of the other way around.

Why is he suddenly everywhere when I stopped wanting to see his annoying face?!

around nervously, "And can't

voice low, "I took it that you didn't want an apology over the phone, so here I

I roll my eyes.

on Ava as I tiptoeing around the pillar with her move, "Can you

she can with her finger glued to

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sapphire, glittering under the chandelier. Her whole face is flushing with excitement. I mean, the Fullers are not the richest, but she has seen her share of luxuries. She looks like she is drowning in compliments. I doubt if she would see me even if I walked up

position clear, too," Sebastian raises his hand, in his hand is the cup of champagne I

way they were him enjoying a lifetime with Ava, when I keep her

at no cost.

even have alcohol. Great help. He is just as annoying as Ava now. Two people I wish to

he might have other

you are such a help with my drink," I say, deadpan, "what I need

blind spot, and his stumble instantly catches Ava's attention, the champagne

I could run

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