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 using each

him mad. So, when

face icy as she confronted him. “Enough. Can’t you see Scarlett doesn’t want

His gaze darkened as he shot Hailey a menacing look before turning his attention to

he said

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shrugged innocently, signaling that he wasn’t in charge

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Scarlett when you had her. You ran around with

and unwavering. “So, you still see me as

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

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

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

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

couldn’t help but murmur, “Scarlett, you act like a heartbreaker.”

too casual.

turned a

anger.

do take

you

He thought, ‘Poor Graham. To be treated like nothing more than a casual fling by the

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

a sigh, he looked at Hailey beside him, a touch

Owen a confused glance. She

frustration. “Hailey, you two should head

seeing the resolve in Scarlett’s eyes, before reluctantly nodding

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

the two of them left in

Hailey couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at her. She thought, ‘I have a bad feeling Scarlett

Dalton,” Owen said with an exaggerated sigh, glancing at Hailey, “Shouldn’t you be feeling sorry for me? At least they

exasperated look. “Mr. Calhoun, I’ve already made my feelings clear.”

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

short at his words, silently bracing herself. If he kept this up, she might have to say the thing she didn’t want to–because the truth was, there was no future

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