Bye, My Irresistible Love

Scarlett's POV:

Unexpectedly, Charles grabbed me by the waist before lifting me off his lap. Then, he stood in front of me.

My gaze crossed his shoulder, meeting Rita's resentful glare.

Rita demanded angrily, "Scarlett! Were you the one who instigated Lily to destroy the Lively Group?!"

"Hey! Who let this crazy woman in? Where are the bodyguards? Drive her out!" Vivian immediately jumped to my defense, and stormed over with the fury of a scorned woman.

But Rita suddenly brandished a large knife and began waving it threateningly at Vivian. Her eyes burned with manic ferocity. She seemed to breathe fire as she hissed, "Come at me if you have the guts!"

"Vivian, get away from her!" Spencer stepped forward in a flash, holding Vivian protectively in his arms to shield her.

Icey screamed, horrified.

Rita's expression was twisted as she aimed the sharp end of the knife at me. She no longer looked sane. "Answer me, Scarlett! Answer me, or else...!"

I glared back at Rita, my lips a disdainful sneer. "Hey, Rita. Have you ever considered the consequences of your actions?"

As I spoke, I felt a comforting warmth on the back of my hand. Charles was holding my hand firmly, with his other hand set behind his back. Just like that, a strong sense of security engulfed my heart. I felt fearless.

Charles hardened his voice as he ordered, "Rita, put down the knife."

Rita's lips trembled, and she frowned. She stared piteously at him, tears of anguish streaming down her face like a broken faucet. "Charles, do you know what Scarlett had done to me? Do you have any idea?!"

"Rita, you need to calm down. You can't blame Scarlett for everything. She's innocent, and she's done nothing wrong!" Spencer said earnestly, trying to reason with Rita.

Unfortunately, his attempt was in vain. His words infuriated Rita even more, and her hands trembled violently as she gripped her knife. "Liar! Liar, liar, liar! Scarlett's done so many awful things to me! Why the hell are you all speaking for her?! I'm the one who got hurt! I lost everything! I'm the most innocent person here! You're all deceived by her. She's tricked all of you! She deserves to die!"

The more Rita spoke, the more emotional she became. She seemed to have no control of herself or her words, screaming at the top of her lungs. She started swinging the knife wildly as she approached me, eager to hurt me.

a sudden, Charles let go of my hand. Subconsciously, I moved forward, wanting to pull him back to safety. But he

forward and grabbed the knife in Rita's hand. The blade dug into his flesh, causing a torrent of red to

and David screamed

wide-eyed at Charles's hand around her knife, astonished. For a moment, she was stunned. Then she let out a shrill scream, withdrew her

Charles remained rooted to the sport, stubbornly keeping his grip on the

shock and fear reaching into my bones. Unable to stop

thing? How could he be so reckless as to grab

which was now badly mutilated. The terrible sight sent shivers down

Hurry!" I shouted, panic lacing

grabbed the first aid kit and treated Charles's

ounce of hesitation, I raised my hand and gave Rita's face the hardest slap I could muster. The crisp sound echoed in the air, loud and deafening, soon followed

the room fell

way. Then, slowly, Charles called me

my mind like an unstoppable tidal wave. The pain and suffering between us were all caused

more, snatching away my rationale. I lost control of myself and pounced on

away everything I had. Now you've lost everything, and it

a defiant glare at me and snapped stubbornly, "Hah! Scarlett, can you swear that you didn't

than I did!" I snarled. I looked down at her, just like how one looked down at an overconfident ant. She

times, Rita, it's not enough to atone for the sins that you and your evil father had committed! If you don't provoke me anymore, I'll let you go this time. If you dare to

knowing what to say. Slowly, her eyes fell

calm myself and press down my anger,

had been bandaged properly courtesy of Vivian, but the gauze was stained red with blood. The sight still horrified me, even though I knew he was out

warm, loving smile. "Of

me disappeared in

love you too, Charles,"

once blocked a knife for you, Charles! I saved your life! How could you be so cruel to me? Why are you

that you protected me at

retort rendered