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

when Scarlett returned home, he

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

as he shot Hailey a menacing look

control,” he said with a

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shrugged innocently, signaling that he wasn’t in charge of

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of your own business. You didn’t value Scarlett when you had her. You ran

you still see me as nothing more than

deleted every contact of those other women.

temples, clearly frustrated. “Mr. Holman, we’re no longer involved. If you want a casual fling, I’m open to that–after all, you’ve got the looks and

wrong person if you want something serious. There are plenty of

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

but murmur, “Scarlett, you

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

Graham’s face turned a

anger.

take me for?”

you

treated

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

beside him, a touch of

glance. She wondered, ‘What’s his problem

two should

Scarlett’s eyes, before reluctantly nodding and taking Owen’s hand

for a moment. “Let’s go somewhere private. We need to talk.”

and the two of them left in a car together.

gnawing at her. She thought, ‘I have a bad feeling Scarlett will

you be feeling sorry for me? At

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

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

to say the thing she didn’t want to–because the truth

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