Chapter 29

• As Christian pulled away from the curb after dropping Scarlett off, a complex blend of emotions played across his face. The facade of charm and seduction he had worn during their encounter melted away, revealing a man tormented by his hidden motives.
• He muttered softly to himself, the words laced with bitterness and determination. "This is just the beginning, Scarlett. You'll see."
• With a clenched jaw and eyes filled with resolve, Christian shifted the gears and drove off into the night, leaving behind a whirlwind of emotions and a path of vengeance he was determined to follow.