Chapter 119

Haley's POV: She dramatically raised her hand to strike me across the face, her manicured fingers trembling with forced rage. But before she could land the blow, a large, firm hand seized her wrist mid-air. “Enough,” a familiar voice snapped. My heart jolted. Sebastian. And right behind him was Susan. Vivian’s eyes widened as she looked between them, her mouth twitching into a vindictive little smirk. “Well, isn’t this interesting,” she said sweetly. “Susan, are you seeing this? He’s still protecting her. The way he’s always been—he just can’t seem to let go, can he?” Susan arched an elegant brow, folding her arms calmly. “Excuse me?” Vivian turned fully toward her now, dropping her hand from Sebastian’s grip with an exaggerated pout. “I’m just saying—you should be careful, darling. There’s clearly still something going on between your fiancé and Haley. Why else would he be playing bodyguard?” She laughed, short and cruel. “Men don’t defend women they’ve truly moved on from.” Sebastian