Damian couldn\u2019t understand why Scarlett had changed so abruptly. Keeping his voice low, he pressed her again. \u201cJust tell me what did I do wrong? If I messed up, I\u2019ll fix it. Okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett met his gaze directly. \u201cYou didn\u2019t do anything wrong. Nothing at all.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing that, Damian\u2019s grip on her arm eased slightly. He asked, almost disbelieving, \u201cSo you still have feelings for Vincent, is that it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett tried to pull her hand back a few times, but couldn\u2019t break free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, she gave up and said quietly, \u201cI don\u2019t have feelings for anyone. I only care about myself now\u2013that\u2019s all I\u2019m capable of.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her cold words felt like a blade to Damian\u2019s chest. To him, it was clear she was still hung up on Vincent and was just making excuses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He released her hand roughly. \u201cIf you don\u2019t care about me, then don\u2019t pretend to. Even if something happens to me, it\u2019s none of your business.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he turned sharply and started walking away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing him leave so decisively, Scarlett instinctively called out, \u201cDamian.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stopped. A flicker of hope rose in him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maybe she\u2019d just spoken in anger and now wanted to make things right.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he turned back, full of expectation, he heard her say in a calm, even tone, \u201cClara and Eric are just kids. Let\u2019s not drag our issues into their day. When we go back, let\u2019s not argue in front of them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian let out a bitter laugh. \u201cIs that really all\u00a0<\/p>\n
you\u00a0<\/p>\n
wanted to say?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett nodded. \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before she could react, Damian closed the distance between them. He cupped the back of her head and pulled her against him, then lowered his mouth to hers without waiting for permission.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The kiss was fierce, almost punishing\u2013he swallowed her protests, leaving her breathless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett felt like she was suffocating. She pushed against his chest, but couldn\u2019t break free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only when her strength gave out and she slumped against him did Damian finally release her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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His hand still cradled her head. He rested his forehead against hers, breathing heavily. \u201cScarlett,\u201d he said, his voice rough, \u201cthis is what you owe me. Just a little interest.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he slowly let her\u00a0<\/p>\n
A moment later, Scarlett gathered all her strength and slapped him hard across the face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His head turned to the side. He looked stunned, working his jaw as if testing the sting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett lowered her hand, her fingers were trembling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once she could feel them again, she raised her hand and scrubbed fiercely at her lips, rubbing them raw until the skin nearly broke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her look of disgust felt like a thousand needles piercing Damian\u2019s heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears welled in Scarlett\u2019s eyes as she stared at him. \u201cHow could you\u2026\u201d she choked out. \u201cHow could you be so selfish? So\u2026 tainted. Why would you kiss me like that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of all her words, the one that stuck in Damian\u2019s mind was tainted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stared at her, then let out another humorless laugh. \u201cI\u2019m tainted? Scarlett, I\u2019ve been with plenty of women, but I\u2019ve never let things go too far. All this time, I\u2019ve been trying to stay true to you\u2013and you call me tainted?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The angrier he got, the more his handsome features tightened with fury.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyes were bloodshot, glaring at her with an intensity that was almost frightening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After spitting out the words, he kicked the pile of firewood violently and stormed off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stood frozen, trying to process what he\u2019d said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stayed true to me?\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the tabloids were full of his escapades. And she\u2019d seen him with that actress at the restaurant with her own eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And now? He had the nerve to stand there and claim he\u2019d been staying true to her?\u00a0<\/p>\n
And what about him and Sabrina?\u00a0<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t make herself believe it was all nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No\u2013Damian\u2019s words weren\u2019t worth trusting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When Damian returned to the group area, Sabrina noticed him immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Seeing his dark mood, she approached on her own. \u201cMr. Langley,\u201d she said gently, \u201care upset about what Vanessa said earlier?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
you\u00a0<\/p>\n
still\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian was simmering with anger. He glanced at Sabrina. \u201cNot worth it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa was just a child\u2013getting worked up over her wasn\u2019t worth it, though his heart still ached for Eric.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sabrina thought his coldness was still about Vanessa, and that he was taking it out on her too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She pressed on softly, \u201cMr. Langley, let me apologize on Vanessa\u2019s behalf. What she said to Eric was wrong. She shouldn\u2019t have spoken to him like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian turned fully to face her. \u201cAnd can you apologize for her for the rest of her life?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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