Chapter 89
89 Drawing the Line
He had thought about canceling the engagement that had been arranged when they were children.
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But he was afraid that if he did, Scarlett would be devastated—maybe even go insane, or take her own life.
So in the end, he just went along with it.
Over the years, Scarlett had loved him deeply, always doing whatever he asked. He had no real reason to break up.
Later, he discovered Rebecca, a hidden gem. After helping her reclaim her identity, his parents started pressuring him to call off the engagement. He hesitated.
Then Scarlett threatened to leave Trenwyn.
To keep the peace, he talked her up to his parents, praised her intelligence and bright future, and managed to delay the breakup.
After that, Rebecca kept winning awards, shining brighter with each passing day, while Scarlett faded into obscurity.
With a blazing sun in the sky, who would bother to notice a dull stone at their feet?
Time and again, in the middle of the night, he regretted not switching fiancées the moment the real heiress returned.
Now, with Rebecca still unmarried and the Joyners making no move to arrange anything, he felt increasingly guilty.
His own indecision had left her stuck in limbo for two years.
How much longer was he going to keep screwing this up?
His thoughts spiraled.
Images flashed through his mind, settling on Rebecca’s heartbroken figure running away
That sealed it.
He had to make things clear.
He was not hung up on Scarlett.
earlier.
He’d been coming to campus more often lately, and a few friends had even asked if he was trying to win her back.
He was sick of it.
So he gritted his teeth and posted a message in every group chat he was in.
“I’m not involved with Scarlett. Anyone who keeps pairing me with her, we’re done.”
If Scarlett had the nerve to publicly break off their engagement and humiliate him, then he wasn’t going to play nice anymore.
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The woman Connor married should be brilliant and dazzling not some backwoods girl who picked fights and acted crazy wherever she went.
When the chats exploded with shocked emojis, he doubled down.
“From now on, whatever happens to Scarlett is none of my business.”
Rowan replied, “I heard Scarlett’s been doing pretty well lately. You sure you won’t regret this?”
Connor Snorted when he read it.
Sure, her resume used to look impressive–thanks to the Joyners‘ money and resources.
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Rowan really had the nerve to say something like that?
Besides, whenever they fought, Scarlett always came running back first.
He’d already given her plenty of chances this time.
She clearly didn’t know how to appreciate it.
“Even if she turns out to be the daughter of a billionaire, I wouldn’t look at her twice!”
Just as he sent that message, he caught a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.
He paused mid–gesture, then looked up.
Scarlett was holding a few books, chatting with another girl as they walked.
He recognized the girl–a nerdy student from a small town with a questionable reputation.
Recently, she’d married a man in his forties.
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Suddenly, everything clicked.
Scarlett must have realized he had no intention of marrying her, and with the Joyners turning their backs on her, she was trying to carve her own path.
Was she following her friend’s example?
No wonder he’d seen her with James recently.
And he’d been so sure she’d never betray what they had, he hadn’t questioned it.
Looking back-
He was probably already wearing a green hat.
A fire of rage burned in his chest.
“Scarlett!”
Scarlett paused, clearly recognizing his voice. She offered her friend a small apologetic smile.
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Sharon shrugged. “I’ll be just over there. Holler if you need me.”
She waved her hand. “Black belt in taekwondo, remember.”
Scarlett nodded. “Yes, ma’am, my black belt bodyguard
Sharon chuckled and walked off to read under a nearby tree.
Connor stormed over, furious.
“You’ve been following her lead, haven’t you? Going around looking for men?”
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“Even if we’re not together anymore, I was still willing to help you out. I could’ve given you enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life.”
“But I didn’t think you’d stoop this low! I can’t believe you’d go down this road!”
“Is that your goal? Just to be some rich man’s wife?”
“I must’ve been blind not to see who you really were!”
“I regret every second I wasted on you!”
He fired off each accusation without giving her a chance to speak.
Scarlett took a step back, clearly trying to avoid his spittle.
“What, backing away now?”
“Scarlett, I’m doing this for your own good! And you don’t even appreciate it? You’re a real disappointment!”
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