Chapter 31

• Scarlett's POV
• James hesitated, his usual composed expression flickering with something unreadable. "You see, Miss Scarlett," he said carefully, "Mr. Liam might say one thing, but we both know he means another."
• At that moment, Liam moved slightly on the bed, his breathing still uneven, his eyelids heavy. But even in this state, even half-unconscious in a hospital bed, he was still… him. Still arrogant. Still shameless. Still utterly insufferable.