The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

She nods. “And you two engaged in that sexual relationship minutes before the altercation between Aiden and Carson?”

Oh G*d, this woman was ruthless. Couldn’t she at least let me take a breather before blasting me with yet another personal question?

I looked up, my eyes sweeping 10 Aiden’s. One of his elbows was on the desk and his fingers were playing with his chin as he waited for my answer.

He looked at me emotionlessly but I could see the flicker of betrayal in his eyes. Did he think i betrayed him?

My stomach twisted and I looked away from him, not able to bear the weight of his gaze any longer.

I started and feeling the weight of others in the crowd, my eyes fall to Marge who looked at me in anger and betrayal. It feels like a powerful blow to the chest

I scan over the crowd and everyone’s gazes were the same, shocked, betrayed, and anger. Pure, pure anger.

The only people who were not looking at me like I was the devil’s wife were Mila, Ingrid, and her husband,

I tear my gaze away, my throat feeling impossibly tight,

“Answer the question, Miss Bell.” The woman pushed, impatience heavy on her tongue.

I squeezed my eyes and then opened them before answering shakingly. “Yes. We were.”

This feeling of hate for myself ate up inside me until my breathing feels harsh. I wanted out of this place.

The woman nods, seeming satisfied that I answered her with the truth. I was sure they saw it too. They must’ve. She looked like she knew all those answers to the questions she knew she’d give me.

I tangled my fingers together and played with the material of my jeans. That was the only thing that could distract me from the glares I was currently feeling

‘So, did you know the two boys hated each other Miss Bell?” She asked, giving me her unwavering attention.

Something I didn’t want since I felt like nothing more than an ant under a microscope who was getting burnt with rays of sunlight.

“I didn’t

I shook my head and move my eyes off of hers and focused on the floor. I knew that they were not seeing eye to eye.” I nodded and without being able to resist, my eyes connected with Aiden’s

His jow is locked and he looked frustrated. When he noticed my gaze on him, his eyes turned hard as a rock. It had my heart-shattering. 1 was hurting him. I knew so

Buui couldn’t lie

would only make it worst on both

they were not seeing eye to

“I didn’t

of how to answer that question. No matter how I answer it, I would still put both Aiden and me

honor!” Aiden’s lawyer said to gain the judge’s attention while he glared

shook her head and said.

answer the question, Miss

and then opened my mouth to answer. But the door suddenly opens and an older man who radiated power strolled

in the most expensive of suits and the watch wrapped around his wrist gleamed, mocking

me, his eyes familiar. His mouth sets into a tight line that showed he was

to

out of my thoughts when the woman pushes me to answer. She seemed annoyed and frustrated with me. I would

may have played a role in their hate for each other but there’s no evidence that I was the

you’re the main cause of that fight that led to

woman presses a button on a small squared remote. The entire room is now filled with Carson

heart thuds painfully quickly as I listen to their angry

your girlfriend, was because she knew she’d hurt me. You’re nothing but a pawn Carson. You mean absolutely nothing

This was

lap as I try to stop my trembling

b***d! Sophie would never use me just

Carson’s voice had

had my eyes misting with tears and I sniffle.

the button again and

a perfectly arched brow. “Is your name not

i nodded faintly

Sophie’ they’re talking about is not you. Her taunting eyebrow

about before they fought each other And the way Mr

mocking me with her

she had trapped me. One wrong word slipping out of my mouth and

as if frustrated that his client was perceived in a

The judge responded

don’t know,” I

everyone. Of course you don’t. Mr. Xavier was jealous and possessive of you. He wanted you all to himself. But Carson was in the way. So what did Mr.

your honor, lack of

“Overruled!”