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?!

him, glancing around nervously, "And can't you take a hint when people do

at me, not at all keeping his voice low, "I took it that you didn't want an apology

I roll my eyes.

my eyes on Ava as I tiptoeing

is greeting everyone she can with

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It's a teardrop 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

raises his hand, in his hand is the cup of champagne I left on the table, "I'm here for

things back to the way they were him enjoying a lifetime with Ava, when I keep her safe while keeping his

at no cost.

just as annoying as Ava now. Two people I wish to never see

he might have

with my drink," I say, deadpan, "what I need from you now is to stay away from me as far

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

I didn't know that would work so well. I just wanted him to catch her attention for a moment so I could run back. "Sebastian!" Ava lights up visibly, "I was just looking for you! Did you see Scar? Ethan said he saw her

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