Chapter 116 The Edge of Ruin

Scarlett’s POV I sat alone on the park bench, staring at the fading sunlight filtering through the trees. The warmth in the air didn’t reach me. I was cold inside, numb, hollow, unraveling. My mind was a whirlwind of anger, fear, and desperation. Rage pulsed beneath my skin like a second heartbeat. Ethan’s rejection. Brian’s threat. Marcus and Derek turning their backs on me. Everything was falling apart, and no one cared. No one lifted a finger to help me. I gripped my phone tightly, my knuckles white, and stared at the name on the screen for a few long seconds. Harland. With no one left to turn to, I dialed Harland’s number. It only rang once. His voice was calm and calculated as ever when he answered. “Scarlett. I wondered when you’d call.” I straightened on the bench, forcing my voice to sound composed. “I have information for you,” I said. My voice steady despite the storm inside me. “Rachel Company is involved in smuggling original documents. I can give you the details.” Harland