When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 37

"I'm just looking out for you, you know. Try to appreciate my good intentions. Trust me, it's the middle of the day. What could I possibly do to you?"

If he hadn’t tacked on that last line, Dorothea might have believed him. But since he did, she was absolutely sure she couldn’t go.

She accepted the document with a cheerful smile. "Alright, thanks. If there’s nothing else, I’ll get going."

Walton put on a satisfied smile. "Go ahead."

As soon as she left, Walton picked up the phone to report in. "Everything’s set. Don’t worry, she’ll definitely show up."

***

Ever since the camping trip, Carola hadn’t seen Albert for three days.

Every time she called, he either said he was busy or tied up in a meeting.

Panic crept in, settling heavy in her chest. As luck would have it, she ran into Harper at a restaurant, just as he was getting out of the hospital, still nursing his injuries.

When Harper spotted her, he felt a mix of awkwardness and resentment, especially since he knew she was Albert’s girlfriend now. "Carola, you’re here too."

Carola shot him a look of pure dislike. "Do you want something?"

Harper let out a cold laugh and pointed at the cast on his arm. "Do you know who I have to thank for this?"

Carola’s eyelid twitched. Something told her this wasn’t going anywhere good. "Who?"

"Your fiancé, Albert. All I did was tease his ex, and he beat me up like this. Was that really necessary?"

He leaned in a little, voice dropping just enough to sting. "Honestly, I shouldn’t say this, but I doubt you mean as much to him as his ex does."

He watched, satisfied, as Carola’s face darkened.

"Enjoy your meal. I’ll leave you to it."

Harper whistled as he walked away, feeling lighter after days of stewing in frustration. Finally, he’d let out some of his anger.

Carola sat there, stunned. Was Harper really hurt by Albert? For Dorothea? Was Dorothea really that important to him?

Her anxiety only grew. She quickly called Albert’s assistant. "Where is Albert?"

She bit her lip, like she’d made up her mind about something.

No matter what, she wasn’t going to let anyone steal Albert from her. Not even Dorothea.

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