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.

bitterly. She had tossed the contract at him. “Mr. Holman, we were just using each other.”

driven him mad. So, when Scarlett returned home, he

front of Scarlett, her face icy as she confronted him. “Enough. Can’t you see Scarlett doesn’t want you?”

simple sentence made Graham’s entire demeanor shift. His gaze darkened as he shot Hailey a menacing look before turning his attention

Scarlett under control,” he said

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own business. You didn’t value Scarlett when you had her. You ran around with other women, and now you have the nerve to claim you

gaze locked onto Scarlett, intense and unwavering. “So, you still see me as nothing more than a playboy?”

deleted every contact of those other women. Scarlett, you can check my phone anytime.”

longer involved. If you want a casual fling, I’m open to

got the wrong person if you want something serious. There are plenty

on me.” for your attention. You don’t need to

but murmur, “Scarlett, you act like a heartbreaker.”

response was almost too casual. “I’ve always

turned a

anger.

take

you

thought, ‘Poor Graham. To be treated like nothing more than a casual fling by the woman he cares for…

be feeling sorry for myself instead. After all, with Hailey, we’re not even at the friends with

at Hailey beside him, a touch of melancholy in his

shot Owen a confused glance. She wondered,

frustration. “Hailey, you two should head back. The sun’s getting

reluctantly nodding

lingered on Graham for a moment. “Let’s go somewhere private. We need

of them left in

shake the worry gnawing at her. She thought, ‘I have a bad feeling Scarlett will get hurt. After all, Graham is no

feeling sorry for me? At least they get to

quick, exasperated look. “Mr. Calhoun,

narrowed, a cold smirk creeping across his face. “And I’ve made mine clear, too. I’m not letting

this up, she might have to say the thing

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