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.

tossed the contract at

had nearly driven him mad. So, when Scarlett returned

as she confronted him.

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

Scarlett under control,” he said with

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Scarlett when you had her. You ran around

you still

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

want a 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

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

but murmur, “Scarlett, you act

almost too casual. “I’ve always

face turned a

anger.

do take me

you

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 friends with benefits stage yet!’

beside him, a touch of melancholy

Owen a confused glance. She

already reached its limits, rubbed her temples in frustration. “Hailey, you two should head back. The sun’s getting intense, and you don’t want to risk heatstroke. I’ll handle things here.”

nodding and taking Owen’s hand to head back

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

and the two of them left in a car together.

her. She thought, ‘I have a bad feeling

Hailey, “Shouldn’t you be feeling sorry for me? At least they get to

a quick, exasperated look. “Mr. Calhoun, I’ve already

face. “And

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

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