Chapter 18
Naomi stepped out and made a quick phone call.
Inside, Aurora struggled to stay alert, eyeing her surroundings and 1
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man holding
His face was familiar the handsome face she’d once loved. His towel slipped slightly, showing off toned abs and a defined V–line. Behind him was a
shoe rack with a vase on top
“Aurora. I’m not your bodyguard anymore. I’m the Watson family heir now, as good as Maverick. We could be together openly,” he said softly.
Aurora pinched herself to stay clear–headed. Scott Why am I in his arms? she wondered
Naomi had shut the door, and Scott didn’t bother locking it as he carried Aurora to the bed.
“Scott. I’ll never be with you. Let it go, Aurora said, her voice icy
Scott tossed her onto the bed, leaning over her. “You only thought I wasn’t good enough as a bodyguard. I know you’re mad I lied, but it was all for love. I love you so much. Aurora. Don’t marry Maverick, okay? I’m rich now–I can help the Sage family”
Aurora’s back throbbed when she hit the bed. “Scott, don’t you dare!”
“So what if I do?” Scott sneered, pinning her down and kissing her forcefully. “You’re mine, Aurora”
Aurora’s eyes widened in shock. “Let go of met”
“Never
You’re mine forever,” he growled
Aurora could not break free and desperately reached for the lamp on the nightstand.
With his strength overpowering her, A
Lost in the moment, Scou didn’t expect it. As he leaned in, Aurora swung the lamp and smashed it against the back of his head.
Aurora had suspected Naomi had set her up but hadn’t imagined Naomi and Scott would be working together. By choosing Maverick in this timeline, she hadn’t foreseen this
She guessed Scott’s claim about being the Watson family heir meant his mother’s relatives had found him. He’d used this connection to climb the social ladder before.
Aurora sat up quickly, determined to get away from Scott.
Meanwhile, Naomi was on the phone with Maverick, who was at Cloud Island going over the final details for his wedding the next day
Everything had to be perfect: the attire was custom–made by Loland, a renowned designer, and Loland’s entire team was in charge of the venue setup. Only distinguished guests were invited, and there would be live media coverage.
However, hearing that Aurora had been seen with another man rauled him to the core. He could barely think straight, let alone continue planning. He nearly left the bouse wearing mismatched shoes.
This time, he wasn’t taking any chances. Scott wouldn’t get anywhere near Aurora again.
Naomi stood waiting by the club entrance, and Maverick approached, dangerously handsome in a sleek black suit, his presence radiating menace.
“Mr. Parker!” Naomi stepped forward, a coy smile on her lips. But before she could say more, Maverick grabbed her by the throat.
“Naomi, if anything happens to Aurora tonight, you’ll answer for it with your life,” he growled.
Panicked, Naomi shook her head. “No, Mr. Parker, I swear! This isn’t on me. Aurora wanted this.”
Unmoved. Maverick shoved her toward
his bodyguards. “Take her upstairs.”
“Mr. Parker, please! Let me g
me go!” Naomi struggled as they forced her along
They stopped outside a door. “It’s dus one, sir,” one guard wid.
Maverick cast a cold glance at Naomi “Open it.”
Naomi hadn’t expected Maverick to pin all the blame on her without even hearing her side. She was furious but wasn’t about to give up. Standing outside the door, she simmered with reseNICI.
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Chapter 18
She was convinced that once Maverick saw Aurora tangled up with another man. Aurora would be in serious trouble, leaving her in the perfect position to swoop in.
But there was nothing but silence inside, and Naomi couldn’t tell how far things had gone between Aurora and Scott.
Seeing Maverick’s dark expression, she gritted her teeth and swiped the key card to unlock the door.
Maverick didn’t question where she got the card; he just pushed right past her into the room
Inside, Aurora was just getting up from the bed. Her face was flushed, her lipstick smudged from Scott’s rough kiss.
When she spotted Naomi, her eyes instantly filled with tears, making her look heartbreakingly vulnerable. “Naomi, why’d you bring me here! Wasn’t getting me drunk enough? Are you trying to ruin me aj
Aurora’s eyes glistened with tears, and her rumpled red dress made her look even more fragile,
She leaned against the wall for support, clutching her chest. Seeing this, Maverick felt a sharp, familiar ache near the bullet still lodged in his heart. his face pale.
Naomi panicked. “Aurora, what are you
are you talking about? You snuck out behind Mr. Parker’s back on your own.”
She glanced at the bed, then stepped closer, steadying Aurora. “Was that Scott? Aurora, I know you like him, but this isn’t the time to be sneaking
round with him”
With just a few words, Naomi painted the scene as Aurora’s secret midnight tryst. Her acting was so convincing that Aurora almost wanted to applaud.
But Aurora knew it was this very skill of Naomi’s that had led to her tragic end in her past life. Without hesitation, she slapped Naomi hard across
Naomi fell to the floor, holding her cheek in shock. She burst into exaggerated sobs. “Aurora, why? What did I say wrong?”
She glanced back at Maverick, her eyes flashing with a hint of malice. “Aurora, I’m only looking out for you, Our family already fired Scott. The gap between you two is huge. No matter how much you care for him, you can’t be doing this right before the wedding, behind Mr. Parker’s back.”
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