Chapter 391
The next morning, Scott dropped Tiana off at the Riley estate.
His car and Sean’s pulled up one after the other at the entrance to the private neighborhood.
Sean had been to Ascend Law Firm several times and had seen Scol’s black Maybach pull out of the underground garage on twe occasions. He remembered the car and the license plate.
As they entered the neighborhood, Sean deliberately sped up, cutting in front of Scott’s car. Then, he slowed down.
In the Maybach, Scott watched the black Cullinan slip ahead of him in the rearview mirror. The corners of his lips lifted slightly.
So much for a peaceful morning. Talk about a run–in.
But Scott didn’t take the bait. Instead, he eased off the gas, calmly keeping pace behind Sean.
A few minutes later, they both pulled up in front of the Riley estate
Sean stopped first. Scott parked just behind.
Without meaning to, both men stepped out of their cars at the same time.
A light morning breeze stirred the trees, carrying with it the fresh scent of dew, grass, and blooming flowers. The rising sun cast a gentle warmth over the street.
But the tension between the two men was anything but gentle.
The air practically crackled with hostility.
Sean dark eyes were like bottomless wells, cold and unreadable. His gaze swept over Scott like a blade, and a cold smile tugged at his lips.
“What brings you to the Riley estate this early, Mr. Lucas?”
Scott’s tone was polite, but his eyes were icy.
“Don’t trouble yourself over it.”
Sean’s stare sharpened.
“Don’t covet what isn’t yours.”
Scott met his eyes head–on.
“Are you saying she’s yours?”
Sean gave a short, humorless laugh.
“She belongs to me.”
Scott smiled faintly, but his gaze didn’t soften.
“We’ll see about that.”
Sean’s expression turned colder.
“People think you’re devoted, but I heard you had a girlfriend in college.”
Scott’s face remained calm, still wearing his trademark composed smile.
“I did. It lasted three months. Nothing serious.”
“So what are you saying you’re still ‘pure‘?” Sean chuckled, but there was no warmth.
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“you confessed to her, then dated someone else. Now you’re back here chasing her again. What does that make her in your eyes?
He took two slow steps forward, closing the distance.
The tension thickened.
Sean’s voice dropped, cold and sharp.
“She’s not some emotional recycling bin.”
Scott’s smile vanished. Just as lie opened his mouth to respond, a voice called out from behind him.
“Mr. Lucas, you’re here! Why didn’t you come in?“.
Charlotte had seen him from the window upstairs. She noticed he had been standing by the gate for a while and came down to check.
From where she stood, she could see Scott by the gate, but Sean was hidden behind a tree in the yard and out of view.
Scott’s expression softened instantly at the sound of her voice.
He turned and called back, “Coming!”
Then he glanced at Sean and said with a polite smile, “Well then, Mr. Jasper. I’ll take my leave.”
He walked over to the backseat and opened the door.
“Come on, Tiana. Let’s go find Charlotte.”
“Yay Tiana beamed and hopped out of the car.
Sean stood there, staring at Scott’s back, his fingers slowly curling into a tight fist.
Xena had a good impression of Scott.
Back at the hospital, when she learned he had made a trip to Sunrise Chapel to get a good luck charm for Charlotte, she told Desmond about it as soon as they got home.
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