The Billionaire's Dangerous Redemption (by Claire Winters) novel Chapter 100

100 The Gossiping Gentleman’s Scrutiny

Hazel’s POV

Sebastian’s hand pressed firmly against my lower back as we approached the entrance

My heart thundered in my chest. The weight of my lie hung heavy between us

Relax, Sebastian whispered, his breath warm against my car “You look like you’re walking to your execution.

“Feels that way. I muttered.

A familiar voice called out from behind us. “Well, well! If it isn’t the elusive Sebastian Sinclair and his friend.

I froze. Sebastian’s hand tightened protectively at my waist.

We turned to face a tall, strikingly handsome man with mischievous green eyes and an easy smile. Elliot Thorne. The owner of the Bentley I’d dragged into my web of lies

“Elliot.” Sebastian’s voice was controlled. “I thought you’d be inside already

Elliot’s gaze shifted to me, his eyes sparkling with undisguised curiosity. “And miss the chance to properly meet the famous Hazel Shaw? Not for all the champagne in there

My cheeks burned. He knew exactly who I was.

“Hazel, this is Elliot Thorne.” Sebastian said formally. “Elliot, Hazel Shaw

Elliot took my hand, bowing slightly. “The pleasure is entirely mine. I’ve heard lot about you

The knowing smirk on his face made my stomach twist

quite a

“Likewise” I managed to reply, though we both knew it was a lie. Until yesterday, I’d

never heard his name

Elliot released my hand but kept his eyes on me “Sebastian has been unusually tight-lipped about you Which is fascinating, considering how socal you were about

Sebastian cleared his throat. “Elliot

من الناقلة الام

That? Elliot held up his hands innocently I’m simply making conversation with the woman who apparently knows our Sebastian better than anyone

This was torture. Pure torture

“About that I started, my resolve crumbling

“Hazel doesn’t owe you explanations” Sebastian interrupted

Elliot’s eyebrows shot up. “Protective, aren’t we? That’s new for you. Sebastian

Sebastian’s jaw tightened. I could feel the tension radiating from him

“It’s fine” I said, straightening my shoulders. “I need to clear this up.

Both men turned to me. Sebastian’s expression was unreadable, but Elliot looked downright delighted.

“The truth is I began, “I lied that night. Sebastian and I haven’t been intimate.”

Elliot’s smile widened. “Go on.”

“I was trying to get rid of my ex-fiancé. He was being persistent, so I told him I’d moved on with Sebastian.” The words tumbled out quickly. “I spotted your car and assumed it was Sebastian’s. I had no idea anyone else was listening

“And yet you knew very specific details about Sebastian’s… preferences: Elliot countered, eyes dancing with amusement

My face felt like it was on fire. “I made that up too

All of it? Elliot pressed.

“Enough, Elliot Sebastian warned.

Elliot ignored him. “So you two aren’t together?”

“No” I said firmly

“Not romantically” Sebastian added, surprising me

Lilot lupked between us clearly not buying it. Then why is his hand still on YouT waisi Hazel?

jerked away from Sebastian’s touch, only just realizing if had remained there

throughout our conversation

“Sebastian doesn’t take care of people Elliot continued, making air quotes. “It’s not in his nature. Yet here be is, hovering over you like a guard dog.

Sebastian’s expression darkened. “We have history

“History” Elliot raised an evebrow “Now this gets interesting

“Not that kind of history clarified quickly

Elliot tuned against a nearby column, settling in like he was preparing for a good stors Teto get this straight. You’re not sleeping together, but you have history He’s not protective of anyone except you. And you happened to know exactly what car he drives?

Pot that way, our dentals did sound flimsy

1 made a mistake with the car. I insisted

“But not with Sebastian Flhot’s eyes gleamed “Because from what I saw that night you looked genuinely relieved when that car pulled up: Like you were expecting him

I hadn’t realized I’d been so transparent Had Lunconsciously been hoping it was Sebastian that night

You’re readingtoo much into this Sebastian said coolly

Bast stonggod. Maybe Or maybe I’m the only one seeing what’s actually happening

TUR’s that? Sebastian challenged

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wer plade excuses ever played knight to shining armor He glanced at

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These two words but is that oft by hear skipped a beat

hot & smile softened into something genuine Clearly” He turned to the Do you know how many women would kill to be described that way by him?”

Tcouldn’t find my voice

“He doesn’t even let his mother call him during business bours” Elliot continued. “Yet! hear you’ve got his personal number. The one he changes every three inonths

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