Chapter 5
When Jaxon realized he’d been blocked, he still convinced himself I was just being dramatic and throwing a jealous fit.[]
I’d definitely come home tonight.
There was this one time we’d had a massive fight and I’d stormed out to stay at a hotel. When I came back the next day, Jaxon was burning up with a 103–degree fever that almost turned into pneumonia.
After that, no matter how bad our fights got, I never stayed out all night.]
But this time, Jaxon waited until way past midnight with no sign of me.[]
He curled up on the couch, feeling weirdly empty inside, and eventually passed out.]
When he woke up, there was a mess of hair tickling his neck and warm breath against his ear.
Jaxon smiled smugly, thinking I’d crawled back after all.]
“Remi, I knew you couldn’t stay away!“]
The woman went rigid and lifted her head, glaring at
“Look at me. Who do you think I am?”
The second he saw Scarlett’s face, Jaxon shoved he
off him. His body went cold, and he looked around irritably.
“What the hell? Where’s Remi?“]
Scarlett’s lips pressed into a thin, bitter line as she stared him down.[]
“Why do you need HER when you’ve got me? I’m your actual wife–I can do everything she
She grabbed his shirt and forced her mouth on his, trying to pull his clothes off with her free hand.[
Jaxon was caught off guard. Scarlett had always been so sweet and gentle around him, even in bed–always letting him take the lead.[]
“Get off me!”
!”
He physically ripped her away and threw her aside.
“I love you so much, but all you think about is Remi! What am I doing wrong? I’m the Hartwell heiress now, I’m your legal wife–what the hell is she compared to me?
me?”
“Since when are you any kind of Hartwell?“]
A commanding female voice cut through the room as seven or eight men in suits burst through the door. They dumped what looked like a beaten–up corpse on the floor.[]
The guy was so messed up he could barely speak, just making pathetic whimpering sounds at Scarlett.
Scarlett squinted at the swollen, bloody face and went white as a sheet.
“DAD!”
Jaxon spotted the imposing woman leading the group and quickly straightened his clothes, trying to look respectable.[]
“Mrs. Hartwell,” he said carefully-[]
But Isabella didn’t even glance lus way.]
“Richard’s illegitimate daughter thinks she can steal my daughter’s inheritance? You’ve got some serious balls.“[]
She gestured to one of her bodyguards, who immediately punched Scarlett in the stomach. The woman doubled over and puked.[]
A few more hits had Scarlett sobbing and begging on the floor.[]
“You want mercy? Fine. Beat this piece of trash the same way you beat Remi, and I might consider it.“[]
Isabella’s words made Richard on the floor start screaming:
“You psychotic bitch! You’re telling a daughter to beat up her own father! You’ll get what’s coming to you-“]
He shut up fast when he saw Scarlett’s twisted face as she raised her fist.]
Watching this whole sick show made Jaxon’s blood run cold
Wife Or Mintres? The worki Truth About MY MAFFIAN
And you?”
Isabella’s razor–sharp gaze turned to Jaxon.[]
I watched you grow up. Thought you’d be good for Remi. Never imagined you’d fall for trash like this.“[]
Her words made his face burn with shame.]
Working with Richard to fake DNA tests, making Remi take a knife meant for this whore, letting her bleed out and DIE!“]]
A sharp slap cracked across Jaxon’s face.
No way! Remi CAN’T be dead!“]
Jaxon’s voice cracked as he screamed.[]
The nurse’s words echoed in his head, but he still couldn’t accept it.]
Looking at Isabella’s hatred–filled eyes, Jaxon dropped to his knees beside her.
Mrs. Hartwell, you’re lying, right? I know I screwed up–please just let me see her.“[]
Isabella let out a cold laugh.
ou’ll never see her again. Not in this lifetime.”
