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Chapter 13: Protection

Author: Liana evadne
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-10 05:54:59
Jaxon's pov

I stood outside her door. I had followed her. I lifted my hand to knock. But I stopped. I did not know what to say. Why had I done that?

I asked myself, ‘Was I protecting her?’

I shook my head. No. That was not it.

‘I was not protecting her,’ I thought. ‘I was protecting the business. She is part of the business now. No one disrespects the business.’

I walked away from her door, sure of my reason. But a small doubt stayed in my mind.

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The next morning, I was in the living room with Victor. We were talking. Then Scarlett walked in. We stopped talking.

“Good morning, Scarlett,” Victor said. He smiled. “Come. Sit.”

Scarlett did not want to sit. But she walked slowly to the couch and sat down. I watched her. Her hair was messy from sleep. She looked angry and beautiful.

“We have been talking,” Victor said. “You are doing very well. You are strong. You are smart. It is time for you to be more… independent.”

Scarlett looked at him. “What do you mean?”

Victor rea
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