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.

Scarlett laugh bitterly. She had tossed the contract at him. “Mr.

So, when Scarlett returned home, he followed

her face icy as

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

he said with a venomous

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your own business. You didn’t value Scarlett when you had her. You ran around with other

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

of those other women. Scarlett, you

involved. If you want a casual fling, I’m open to that–after all, you’ve got the

think you’ve got the wrong person if you want something

for your attention. You don’t need to

couldn’t help but murmur, “Scarlett, you act like

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

a shade darker with

anger.

take me for?”

you

pang of sympathy for Graham. He thought, ‘Poor Graham. To be treated like nothing more than a casual

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

him, a touch of melancholy

shot Owen a confused glance. She wondered, ‘What’s

with Graham had already reached its limits, rubbed her temples in frustration. “Hailey, you two should head

reluctantly nodding and taking Owen’s hand to head back to the

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

nodded, and the two 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

said with an exaggerated sigh, glancing at Hailey, “Shouldn’t you be feeling sorry for me? At least they get to be close. Look at me–right

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

face. “And I’ve made mine clear, too. I’m not letting go.”

bracing herself. If he kept this up, she might have to say the thing she didn’t want to–because the truth

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