บททั้งหมดของ BROTHER'S HOT BEST FRIEND IS MY MATE: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

My chest tightened, and a wave of dizziness washed over me. I gripped the back of a chair to steady myself. “I just—wanted to—”He looked at me, impatience clear on his face. “Scarlet, I’m busy. If this isn’t work-related, get out.”My throat closed up. The words I might be pregnant trembled on my lips, but I couldn’t say them.Instead, I nodded, turning around and nearly stumbling as I headed for the door.Once I was out in the hallway, I took a shaky breath and pressed a hand to my forehead. The room spun slightly, and I had to lean against the wall to keep from falling.This can’t be happening. Please, don’t let it be real.I forced myself to stand upright. I had to be sure.—By lunchtime, I couldn’t focus on work. My head was pounding, and my stomach felt like it was doing flips. Enough is enough.I grabbed my bag and headed to the small staff hospital located near our building. It wasn’t fancy, but it was convenient for quick check-ups.The nurse at the front desk gave me a warm

ALEX’S POVI watched Scarlet slip away from her desk, her eyes darting around like she was afraid of being caught. Something about the way she moved sent a prickle of suspicion up my spine.I waited until she disappeared around the corner before standing up, straightening my jacket. I couldn’t explain why I felt the need to follow her. Maybe it was the old habit of knowing where she went. Or maybe it was because she’d been acting so strange lately, and I hated being out of the loop.I made my way through the hallway, keeping my distance so she wouldn’t spot me trailing behind. As soon as she stepped outside, I quickened my pace, slipping out of the building just in time to see her hail a cab.Where the hell is she going?I didn’t have time to follow; a meeting with a board member was in ten minutes. Still, curiosity gnawed at me. Why is she sneaking out like that?When I returned to my office, I couldn’t focus. My mind kept drifting to Scarlet. Is she seeing that human again? The one

Sienna’s POVI steered Scarlet toward a small table in the corner, pretending to care as she stumbled slightly. “Easy there,” I said, guiding her into the seat. “We’ve got all night, no rush.”She rubbed her temples, glancing around with uneasy eyes. “I’m not sure this is a good idea,” she mumbled.I offered a bright smile. “Come on, live a little,” I teased, waving down the bartender. “We’re here to forget our troubles, right?”Scarlet just nodded, looking more lost than I’d ever seen her. Poor thing, I thought sarcastically. Her heartbreak is practically dripping off her.As the bartender approached, I flashed him a polite grin. “Two shots of your strongest mix, please. And keep them coming.”He nodded and disappeared behind the bar.I could sense Scarlet’s nerves. She fiddled with her glass, staring at the table. “Why did you invite me here, Sienna?” she asked, voice trembling. “I mean… we’re not exactly friends.”I laughed softly, leaning closer. “Because we’re family, in a twiste

SCARLET’S POVI felt everything.The rough hands, the cruel whispers, the way they laughed as they touched me like I was some kind of prize. My body was too weak, too drowsy to fight back, but my mind was awake, trapped in this nightmare.Tears slid down my cheeks. Sienna planned this. She set me up, made sure I was helpless, and now, I was paying the price.I wanted to scream, to push them away, but my limbs wouldn’t move. My skin crawled with disgust as their voices filled my ears.“Look at her… so soft.”“She’s not fighting back. She must love this.”My stomach churned.No. No, no, no.I shut my eyes, my breath coming in short, panicked gasps. Please, someone stop this.Then I heard it.A roar.The sound was like a storm breaking through the darkness, shaking the walls with fury.“GET AWAY FROM HER!”My eyes flew open, my heart stopping as I saw him.Alex.My mate.He was furious, his entire body radiating danger as he stormed into the room. His fists crashed into one of the men, s

Sienna’s POVI sat back in my chair, crossing my legs as I watched the scene unfold before me.Scarlet stood there, shaking, her face pale as Ryan tore into her, his voice filled with disgust and disappointment.It was perfect.I had made sure of it.I kept my expression neutral, but inside, I was smiling wickedly, remembering how easily I had manipulated this entire situation.I had shown Ryan the pictures first.Before Alex even had a chance to react last night, I had already planted the seed in Ryan’s mind.I had knocked on his office door, fake tears in my eyes, acting like a concerned sister.“Ryan,” I had whispered, handing him my phone, showing him the pictures. “I didn’t know what to do. Scarlet… she’s ruining herself.”He had taken the phone, his face hardening with anger as he swiped through the images.“What the hell is this?” he had snapped.I had sniffled, making my voice tremble. “I didn’t want to believe it, but she’s been out of control lately. I tried to stop her, Rya