She Accepted Divorce, He Panicked by Nyx Rai

172 A Question For An Answer Scarlett's POV

I shiver at his words.

Sebastian catches me by my waist, rubbing my cold limbs before he turns to Damian Vanderbilt like a pissed-off lion. I pull his suit and stop him.

I deserve it. I chose the baby over Lilith when I should have gone with Jack Fuller's men. She was tough, but she was still just one woman who boxes as a hobby. She could have been hurt if Sebastian wasn't here.

"I'm sorry-" I mumble, but Damian Vanderbilt wouldn't hear it.

"You should be!" He grunts coldly, "Next time deal with your own shit instead of getting others in harm's

way for you!"

Though I know I was at fault, I can't stop my eyes brimming and my ears burning when his words sting so harshly. Oliver Scott comes out of the crowd, standing between me and his friend with a sad look. He is not saying anything, but his existence magically cools the air down a little.

"Mr. Vanderbilt, please!" Lilith lifts her head from his arms. Her tone is gentle but firm: "It's MY decision and she is MY friend. Please don't blame this one on her. It wasn't her fault that these people tried to hurt her."

Damian Vanderbilt tightens his hugs around Lilith. He glances at me and I dodge his look. I can tell that

he was startled when he saw Lilith getting hurt. I was startled, too. I didn't know he cared about her so much.

to Jack Fuller's

force on the broken arm under his feet, his tone almost cruel, "I'm pissed right

Fuller! Our boss is Jack Fuller! He sent us to get his daughter, all means necessary!" The guy shouts in extreme pain, the icy aura of

me, burying my face in his neck, "I'm sorry I was late. I won't let him hurt

but his gentle words hit

billionaire who is my biological brother, who hates me to the guts right now. I'm scared of the rich, powerful world

baby. To tell him that he is about to be a dad, Do I dare to trust him with our safety now? If he is serious about getting back together, would he be able to keep us safe from the hell that I'm

twists his foot, and in a horrifying groan, the guy pulls out

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A Question For

before he gives it to the devil

to his ear in a sullen

sudden, he snorts before he drawls coldly:

silent moment, all eyes

danger if you are facing him, "Your men hurt one of mine. I'd love to hear what you think

long speech from the other

snorts coldly, tasting my name in a bloodthirsty way