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Vincent couldn\u2019t shake the uneasy feeling tightening in his chest as he recalled Scarlett\u2019s raw anger from earlier. Was Nolan truly that significant to her? Significant enough to make her speak so harshly to their own daughter?\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next day, Scarlett returned to Rivergate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was still no word from Nolan. Growing increasingly concerned, she drove directly to his apartment building.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The paparazzi presence had thinned considerably compared to before, though a few determined stragglers remained. The windows of Nolan\u2019s home were more shattered than during her last visit, and the surrounding area was completely trashed-littered with debris that emitted a foul, lingering odor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t gain entry, and truthfully, Scarlett wasn\u2019t even sure if Nolan was still staying there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She sat in her car for a moment, lost in thought, when suddenly the passenger door was pulled open. Turning, she saw Damian again, wearing his trademark arrogant smirk. He had that rebellious charm about him that somehow enhanced his looks-the kind of man whose slightest smirk or raised eyebrow could make half the city\u2019s women weak in the knees.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s eyes lingered on him for a moment before she quickly looked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian frowned, his tone tinged with jealousy. \u201cWho has you so deep in thought?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he spoke, he leaned closer to Scarlett, his sharp eyes fixed on her as if trying to read her mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s hands rested on the steering wheel. Damian noticed her bare wrist, and the amusement in his eyes froze for a second before he quickly recovered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He reached out and grabbed her slender wrist, chuckling deeply. \u201cI\u2019ve given you so many bracelets, yet you never wear any of them?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett had no patience for his games. Her mind was elsewhere, weighed down by more pressing concerns. Yet she couldn\u2019t help considering Damian\u2019s capabilities-he was, after all, the only person who could truly go toe-to-toe with Vincent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned suddenly, nearly brushing her lips against his in the process. Her face flushed instantly, though she tried to maintain her composure. \u201cCan you help me find Nolan?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian\u2019s heartbeat quickened. The near-contact with Scarlett\u2019s lips left his ears feeling warm. But in front of her, he feigned complete calm, even as his palms began to sweat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He didn\u2019t hesitate. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett was about to thank him when Damian cut in, \u201cBut first, you have to agree to my condition.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The words of thanks died in her throat. \u201cGo ahead. What do you want?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damian leaned down, meeting Scarlett\u2019s eyes, and whispered softly, \u201cSpend the night with me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett had seen this routine from him before. She immediately countered, \u201cWhat\u2019s the real deal? What do you actually want?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the car, Scarlett turned to look at Damian, her expression deadly serious. Damian looked back at her, light and shadow playing across his features.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He repeated, \u201cSpend the night with me.\u201d But this time, he meant it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett could tell he was serious but tried to negotiate. \u201cDamian, you always start with outrageous demands to get what you really want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis time is different,\u201d Damian said, raising his brow. \u201cJust one night. After that, you call all the shots-even if it means my life.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s face turned crimson. She glared at Damian. \u201cYou\u2019re disgusting. You have no shame.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian just grinned, radiating confidence. \u201cTake your time, darling. I\u2019ve got all the patience in the world.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked at him but said nothing. Nolan was still missing, Vincent wasn\u2019t lifting a finger to help-reaching out to someone else felt like her only option.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian had helped her before, and she trusted him to keep his word. But his condition\u2026 Scarlett wasn\u2019t sure she could go through with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then she thought-what was the point of clinging to this so-called purity anyway? What had it brought her but heartache?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian didn\u2019t want to pressure Scarlett. He pressed the door handle, about to get out, giving her space to truly consider whether she would agree.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But before he completely stepped out, Scarlett spoke from behind him, \u201cDamian, I agree.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian turned, his eyes widening in genuine surprise. \u201cReally?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett avoided his gaze, simply nodding. \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian didn\u2019t wait at all. \u201cI\u2019ll drive,\u201d he said as he got out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Scarlett moved to the passenger seat, her heartbeat racing, her mind in turmoil. Anxiety crept through her-was she making the right decision?\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had thought about divorcing Vincent, though the papers remained unsigned. If something happened with Damian tonight, it would be cheating. But then again, hadn\u2019t Vincent cheated first?\u00a0<\/p>\n
As her thoughts tangled, Damian\u2019s \u201cWe\u2019re here\u201d abruptly pulled her back to reality. There was no room for hesitation now. Things had gone this far; backing out would be cowardly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian grabbed her wrist and led her straight toward the hotel as if it were the most natural thing in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett wasn\u2019t surprised. Men like him always had women coming and going-like changing outfits.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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