Chapter: 1739

Reality slammed into Scarlette like a physical blow, her body trembling with a toxic cocktail of rage and humiliation at both Zayden's betrayal and Kenji's mockery.

Scarlette was pissed off. How many thousands had slipped through her fingers for Zayden's pretty face? The sum was dizzying. She'd handed over whatever he'd desired without a second thought, and here he was, brazenly betraying her mere feet away. The indignity scorched through her veins.

Kenji watched her chest heave with barely contained fury and attempted damage control. "Let's go. Staying here would be inappropriate."

Scarlette turned to him, her eyes burning with dangerous intent.

Kenji raised an eyebrow, unaware he was about to become collateral damage. "What? Should I summon the authorities?"