Apologies for not updating so many days. I've overworked myself and had a bad burnout. Couldn't even try to edit the chapters. Enjoy them ❤️ Also, it's my birthday week (tomorrow) and it's not easy on me since it's my first birthday after my father (next month is his first death anniversary too) so... 😔 Hope you understand.
360She tossed the lamp to the floor and kicked the edge of the bed. She tumbled back and Hunter hurried to catch her before she fell. Claire jerked his hands away and pasted a slap on his cheek. "How dare you play with my feelings like that? How dare you?" She hit him repeatedly and sank her nails in his skin. "I blamed myself. I thought you got shot because of me. Do you have any idea how scared I was all those days when you didn't wake up in the hospital?" Claire shivered. She hiccoughed and stopped beating him, and glared at him. "I thought I'd lose you but it turns out... you planned it all. You planned to get shot so you could guilt-trip me." Claire wiped her tears. Hunter's mouth was dry. He was also crying but he had no courage to say anything in defense of his actions. He knew he was wrong. Claire had every right to scream and hit him. That's why, he stood there with his head lowered. "When Tia Murphy confessed to wanting to kill me in the party but instead you got shot,
359Tears flashed in her eyes, but even so she continued to read the whole thread of mails. ~~~Subject: Party From: Hunter MacIntyreTo: Felix Hey, Felix. What's up? I’ve got something for you. Think you can handle it?---Subject: Re: Party From: Felix To: Hunter MacIntyreSir?! I'm doing great. Just shot a criminal lawyer dead for a client. Sipping wine. Care to drink with me someday? Been a while since we last met. The last we worked together was on Greenwood's case. Work for me? I'll do anything for you, sir. No doubt about that. You're my most favorite client. Let's do this. ---Subject: Re: Party From: Hunter MacIntyreTo: Felix. Woah, get a hold on yourself. Don't be too excited. First listen to what I have to say and then decide whether you want to work for me or not. And if you can't do it, kindly give me contact details of some other skillful sniper like you. It's urgent and very very crucial. ---Subject: Re: Party From: Felix To: Hunter MacIntyreI'll ro
358Claire showed-off her ring and bracelet to everyone. Her joy was boundless, and it showed in her expression and actions. She chirped like a bird when she greeted her mom the next morning. Her mom had already gone to sleep by the time Claire returned home, so she couldn't show her Scott's gift. But in the morning, she hugged Andrea and showed her her wrist. The diamonds sparkled and the butterfly charms dangled happily. Andrea was relieved that Scott hadn't completely turned to stone. He still had feelings even if he continued to act like a jerk to his sister. Claire visited her office to catch up on work. She had been preoccupied with personal matters so much that she had been unable to focus on work. Kent did everything for her. But now since he was in Rashid's country, she decided to take a look at everything her team was doing in her absence. Yara, her supposed secretary, had taken the responsibility after Kent's leave. She told Claire that they have taken up some small proj
357"Scott, I..." "Just don't!" Scott raised a finger to stop her. "Just don't, Claire. I was ready to cause a bloodbath for you and you can't even leave the man who is not good for you. It's not like I was asking you to ditch him for my own good. It was for you, damn it. But did you listen to me, no." Dominic roared at that, "What has it got to do with you, ässhole? It's her life. If she's willing to give Hunter a second chance, why are you annoyed? Why can't you see the change in him? He's changed. All of us have seen it. Have you ever thought to keep your grudges aside and look at the brighter side of the picture for your sister's happiness?""I can't, dad. I can't because I know a predator can never stop hunting. It's in his nature." Scott remarked loudly. "You think he's changed? You all are wrong. He hasn't changed. He's just keeping a low profile to fool you. He will try to hurt her again once he's got his way with Claire. He'll show his true colors after the marriage... Agai
356"There's Scott! In that corner." Claire pointed in a booth as she shouted loudly to be heard over the blaring music."He is not drunk, is he?" Dominic frowned. He also came as he wasn't sure how Scott would behave with Hunter and decided to tag along to control him.Hunter put a hand around Claire's shoulders protectively. The club was so full that the crowd swayed around dangerously like a wave. Most of them were drunk, some making out openly, and wherever they could. Claire uncomfortably licked her lips as a guy was banging a young girl— supposedly a teenager— in doggy style right in front of them. If she were here alone with Hunter then she wouldn't have minded it. But her father was with them and seeing the same thing together made her feel flushed and ashamed. "Let's move over to another corner." Hunter said and held Claire by the waist.Dominic was behind him. They scooted over to a different spot from where they could see Scott. Although the room was bathing in darkness, t
355After dinner everyone went home, except for Hunter. He waited back on Claire's insistence. They were sitting in her room while Claire was opening her presents."Eeks, look at all these nail paints! The colors are so freaking awesome." Claire shrieked and Hunter smiled at her excitement.She was sitting on the bed, cross-legged; and Hunter was reclined across from her on his right elbow. His eyes took in her expressions like he was soaking in her happiness. Gift wrappers from opened gifts were scattered all around them, both on the floor as well as on bed. "Let's move to next. This is from Shelly." Claire read the name and looked up at Hunter. He showed her a thumbs up as a breathtaking grin unfolded on his lips."Oh god! This is lovely. Look at this, Hunter! All sizes and shapes of sunglasses. I needed new ones indeed." She squealed and Hunter chuckled.A strand of hair fell on her eyes. Hunter noticed it and leaned in closer to put it back behind her ear. His touch caused Claire