Scarlett’s whole body went stiff.

From the moment Julian walked in, she understood it.

She was going to lose.

Damien closed his hand around her palm, his gaze dark and steady. “Scarlett, I believe you won’t let me down.”

But Scarlett felt ice-cold from head to toe.

At that moment, Julian came over with Laura and took the seats beside Scarlett. After a simple nod of greeting, Julian looked like he’d only just noticed ...