She Approved the Split He Fell Apart

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Scarlett’s POV

Shit, she’s coming out!

I panic, looking around for a hiding place. I came to rescue Lucas, and I put on a party dress to mingle in. My plan was to make a scene and catch Ava’s attention — she would flip if she saw me at her party. Then Lucas would get an escape window.

But she wasn’t even there to guard anything. She was there to steal! And she not only notices Lucas, but is now coming out! Shit shit shit!

I have no time but to turn and hide behind the pillar closest to the study when its door opens, but now I’m a full living room away from the staircase, and there is no way I can make it back to my room.

I can’t let Ava see me outside of my room!

“What are we hiding from?”

A voice startles me jumping high, only to see Sebastian’s innocent face. He looks slightly stunned as if I was the one who was trying to give him a heart attack, instead of the other way around.

is he suddenly everywhere when I

no ‘we‘!” I hiss at him, glancing around nervously, “And can’t you take a hint when

He smirks at me, not at all keeping his voice low, “I took it

I roll my eyes.

on Ava as I tiptoeing around the pillar with her move, “Can you

can with her finger glued to her

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sapphire, glittering under the chandelier. Her whole face is flushing with excitement. I mean, the Fullers are not the richest, but she has seen her

drowning in compliments. I doubt if she would see me even if I walked

position clear, too,” Sebastian raises his hand, in his hand is the cup of champagne I left on the table, “I’m here for you, to help and protect…

to the way they were — him enjoying a lifetime with Ava, when I keep her safe

at no cost.

as annoying as Ava

he might have other

help with my drink,” I say, deadpan, “what I need

“|—”

I push him as I hide in Ava’s blind spot, and his stumble instantly catches Ava’s attention, the champagne