The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 224

Zachary and Alex, worried about a brawl breaking out, quickly stepped in to pull Ivan back.

"We can talk this through, man."

Zachary tried to mediate.

Sophia didn't want to ruin the day's festivities over herself and turned to Brandon, "Brandon, do I have to clearly state that I've got a boyfriend before you'll back off?"

Brandon's eyes suddenly turned fierce, his grip on her wrist tightened suddenly, then just as quickly releasing when he noticed her furrowed brow.

His voice was eerily calm: "Sophia, you're cornering me."

"It's you who's cornering me." Sophia retorted, her gaze steady and unyielding as she locked eyes with him.

Their standoff had Don worried sick, especially upon seeing Brandon's bloody hand. He feared prolonging the confrontation might permanently cripple the hand, not to mention how deep the glass had cut.

He hurriedly intervened, "Alright, alright, let's talk about this later. We all work together; nobody's going anywhere. Go and get that wound taken care of first."

Don moved to push Brandon away but got swatted with his injured hand, splashing blood across his face.

Sophia's expression shifted subtly at the sight of the blood on Don's face. She glanced at Brandon's injured palm instinctively, then pressed her lips together and looked away, deciding not to intervene.

Seeing Sophia resolve to ignore Brandon, Don didn't bother with niceties and whispered in Brandon's ear, "What are you doing here, man? Everyone's watching."

him, his gaze

me

a slight nod,

if I say you have to come

can't force me, Brandon." Sophia's voice was still soft,

'me'?" Brandon asked, "Sophia, do you really know

remained silent, pressing her lips

of concessions for you,"

he wouldn't compromise, no matter

though he knew deep down that this scene of him and her felt like a

you with the same tactics?" Sophia asked softly,

instantly, and his injured hand snatched at hers, causing her to wince and release the cup, which was caught

out a strained laugh, although his eyes didn't quite match with his smile, "Sophia, in terms of being ruthless, I can never outdo you. Every time, you know exactly how

He released her wrist.

ring of fresh red

at the blood on her wrist, and fighting the urge to look at Brandon's palm. She turned

because we weren't right for each other. That's why I turned

Zachary was surprised.

to Zachary, "Sorry, Mr. Gardner, it's my

feeling awkward, just