Loving Mom 30

The crowd of reporters exchanged glances before quickly pasting on sycophantic smiles.

“Well, since Mr. Biggs has spoken, we’d be foolish not to comply.”

One by one, they dispersed. No one even dared to linger in the shadows for a photo.

Because everyone knew exactly what kind of man Carter was.

No one who ever stood against him managed to remain standing on this earth for long. 1

Once the reporters cleared out, the air grew heavy–dead silent and ice–cold.

Carter’s eyes settled on Sharon, still cradled in another man’s arms. His gaze darkened, a bitter chill radiating from him.

“Get down,” he ordered.

Sharon already felt uncomfortable being held by a stranger. Now that the scandal surrounding her had erupted in full force, the last thing she wanted was to drag Xavier into it.

“Please put me down,” she murmured softly.

But Xavier didn’t even glance at Carter’s thunderous expression. “No. Your ankle’s injured. You need to go to the hospital.” Carter’s eyes didn’t waver from Sharon’s face. The coldness in them was absolute, like something frozen solid.

he repeated, each word pronounced with the

him show even a flicker of real feeling. But now, his expression was thick with

Still, Sharon didn’t move.

only made him

and deliberate. Reaching out, he

Sharon in his grasp, he wasn’t quick enough. Carter yanked

arms.

her wrist tightly, he turned and began

Pain flared instantly in her injured ankle, sharp enough

caught her other

stopped mid–step,

was on

go of her,” Carter growled, the

amused. “Funny. That’s exactly what I was about to say to

proud, mocking. “You think you’re qualified?”

a soft laugh. “Does it matter what

eyes to her, his voice gentler

do you want to go with

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