Chapter 36


    Chapter 36


    HAZEL


    (PRESENT TIME)


    I had to stay with David until dinner time so I can fix him dinner. After dinner, I told him not to show his


    grace around the office until he’s actually better. Walking me to my car, David grabbed my hand when I


    was about to open your door. “I’m sorry for the unwanted attention I’m bringing to you.”


    I smiled stiffly at him. “You want to tell me what really happened there?”


    David’s demeanor shifted, and he nervously licked his lips, hesitating to recount the distressing


    encounter. “I suppose he discovered my intentions to court you,” he admitted, wincing at the memory.


    With a heavy sigh, he gazed past me, lost in thought. “Once you had departed, I decided to leave as


    well, so I headed to the parking lot. Unfortunately, that’s where he cornered me, apanied by his


    security. He confronted me, hurling threats and demands to stay away from you. When I stood my


    ground and refused, he resorted to physical violence, striking me.”


    As I absorbed the distressing ount, I couldn’t help but question his response. “But why didn’t you


    defend yourself?” I asked, blinking rapidly, trying toprehend the situation fully. “Were you


    concerned about facing awsuit from Ravel?”


    David’s voice carried a mix of frustration and helplessness as he replied, “If only the CCTV in the


    parking lot was functional, you could have witnessed the entire incident yourself.” He continued,


    “Raymond’s security aimed a gun at him, warning me not to retaliate to any of Ravel’s blows.”


    My eyes widened in shock and disbelief. “Raymond pointed a gun at you?” I eximed, appalled by the


    extreme measures taken. That’s utterly ruthless and heartless, even for someone as fiercely loyal to


    Ravel as he is. I paused for a moment, then asked, “Do you know when the CCTV malfunctioned?


    Having a video of the incident would have been crucial evidence to confront Ravel and put him in his


    ce.”


    “When I mentioned it was faulty, I actually meant it had been tampered with,” David exined, and I


    couldn’t help but narrow my eyes in suspicion. “After the confrontation, I rushed to the media house,


    only to discover that the recording was iplete.”


    I couldn’t help but connect the dots. “Are you suggesting that Ravel is the one responsible?” I asked,


    and David’s response was ambiguous, neither confirming nor denying it. I couldn’t shake off the feeling


    that he hade here with the intention of confronting David. How did he even know David is the guy I


    pretended to be dating? I never mentioned any name to Elenor. Pushing the thought aside, I decided to


    address the matterter. “Don’t worry about Ravel; focus on your recovery. I’ll deal with him myself.”


    Curious about my ns, David inquired, “What do you intend on doing?”


    David shouldn’t bother himself with that. “I’ll call you tomorrow morning to check up on you,” I


    reassured him, giving him a hug before getting into my car and driving off.


    A few minutester, my phone rang, and I frowned slightly upon seeing Elenor’s name on the screen.


    Is she calling to beg on her brother’s behalf again, as usual? I hesitated for a moment before


    answering, “Elen?”


    “Hi… Hazel… how are you doing?” Elenor’s voice sounded uncertain.


    ncing at the papara zzi car following me, I responded with a deadpan tone, “Great.”


    Elenor winced, sensing the sharp edge in my tone. “I’m sorry about what happened between my


    brother and your boyfriend,” she apologized earnestly. “I’ll make an effort to talk to Ravel and get the


    real story of what truly happened in that parking lot.”


    I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “He left David in a helpless state, that’s what happened,” I


    retorted, my frustration with Ravel evident. “The audacity of that man! Tell your brother he needs to call


    and apologize to David before Ipletely lose myposure.”


    Attempting to mediate, Elenor softly murmured, “You need to calm down, Hazel. I may not know your


    boyfriend, but I


    Chapter 36


    understand my brother all too well.”


    My brows furrowed as I tried toprehend Elenor’s perspective. “Are you suggesting that David is to


    me for this?” I asked, feeling defensive.


    Elenor tried to rify, “All I’m saying is that you’ve known Ravel longer than you know this David guy.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    You and Ravel were together for a year and married for two years. You should know he doesn’t react


    unless provoked.”


    I couldn’t fathom what David could have possibly said to warrant such a reaction from Ravel. Elenor’s


    biased defense of her brother was apparent. “I’m currently driving, Elen. I’ll have to call you back,” I


    said, ending the call before she could respond.


    Just as I hung up, my phone started ringing again. I nced at the screen and saw Agatha’s name.


    “I’m driving, Agatha.”


    “I think you should pull over and listen to the news!” Agatha’s urgent tone caught my attention. “Those


    people just dered war, and I’m not going to sit back and watch them ruin your career!”


    “I’ll call you back,” I replied, ending the call. Worried, I pulled over, quickly grabbed my tablet, and went


    online find out what was happening.


    I stumbled upon an article from a verified source, although the author chose to remain anonymous.


    ording to the article, the fight between David and Ravel erupted when Ravel discovered that I had


    returned to the man with whom I cheated on him two years ago.


    Just like before, social media was now filled with hurtful and derogatoryments,beling me a


    shameless wh ore. The onught of negativity threatened to tarnish my career and reputation, leaving


    me feeling overwhelmed and vulnérable.


    Am I about to lose everything I’ve worked so hard for, for a man who is not even worth it?