Chapter 154

It was clear now–Graham had no intention of letting go of Scarlett.

Hailey’s expression turned icy as she shot Graham a sharp look.

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“Well then, I won’t keep you any longer, Hailey. I have some business to attend to, Graham said, standing up and heading for the door.

As she watched him leave, Hailey let out a quiet sigh of relief. She grabbed her phone and quickly sent a message to Scarlett on WhatsApp: [He’s gone.]

Scarlett didn’t reply for a long while.

“I helped you out, but you’re not going to explain what’s happening?” Owen sat down in front of her, his tone casual yet

curious.

“This is Scarlett’s matter,” Hailey said coldly, her gaze unflinching. “Sorry, I can’t say anything.

Owen nodded in understanding, then suddenly glanced out the window. “But your friend… looks like she can’t escape this one.”

Hailey followed his gaze and saw Scarlett standing outside the restaurant, already cornered by Graham.

Hailey muttered a curse before standing up and walking toward the door.

Owen followed, moving at a relaxed pace.

Scarlett’s beautiful face twisted with disgust outside the restaurant as she jerked her arm away from Graham’s grasp. “Are you done yet?”

Graham flashed a shameless smile. “Not yet.”

Scarlett was beyond annoyed. She had no feelings left for Graham whatsoever.

She was a woman who understood reality. From the start, she had pursued Graham not out of love, but for his family’s wealth, connections, and striking looks.

And let’s be honest, with his reputation as a notorious playboy, she felt comfortable making her move.

They both got what they wanted–she got his money, and he got her body. It was a simple arrangement meant to end after three years–clean, final.

But when she brought out the contract and tried to end things, he dared to accuse her of being heartless, claiming she was incapable of warmth.

had tossed the contract at him. “Mr. Holman, we were just

him mad. So, when Scarlett

in front of Scarlett, her face icy as she confronted him.

His gaze darkened as

control,” he said with

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should start by taking care of your own business. You didn’t value Scarlett when you had her. You ran around with other women, and

and unwavering. “So, you still see me

closer. “I’ve deleted every contact of those other women. Scarlett, you

casual fling, I’m open to that–after all, you’ve got the looks and the body

think you’ve got the wrong person if you want something serious. There are plenty of young women out there

You don’t need to waste your

but murmur, “Scarlett,

too casual. “I’ve always been that way.”

a shade

anger.

do take me for?”

you

scene unfold, suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for Graham. He thought, ‘Poor Graham. To be treated like nothing more than a casual fling by the woman he cares for… the feeling must be

instead. After all, with Hailey, we’re not even at the

looked at Hailey beside him, a touch of melancholy

glance. She wondered, ‘What’s

“Hailey, you two should head back. The sun’s getting intense, and you don’t want

the resolve in Scarlett’s eyes, before reluctantly nodding and taking Owen’s hand to head

on Graham for a moment. “Let’s go

the two of them

leave, Hailey couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at her. She thought, ‘I have

me? At least they get to be close. Look at me–right now, I’m nothing but a

“Mr.

across his face. “And I’ve made mine clear, too.

his words, silently bracing herself. If he kept this up, she might have to say the thing she didn’t

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