Loving You All Over Again (Aurora and Maverick) novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Aurora’s eyes were icy as she let out a cold laugh. “Aren’t you tired of putting on this act, Naomi? Should I grab the security footage to show you the

truth?”

Naomi’s face went pale. She clenched her fists, stubbornly replying. “I have no idea what you’re talking about. Aurora, are you drunk?”

ecret affair.

“Oh. I’m definitely drunk–thanks to you pushing drinks on me. Do you think I’d be here otherwise? And if I was really here for some secret would I have knocked Scott out! Aurora shot back

How am I supposed to know what you’re up to!” Naomi snapped

At that moment, Maverick, who had stayed silent, swept his cold gaze over both of them. He pointed at Naomi and called out icily, “Howard.”

“Yes, sir,” Howard replied with a respectful bow,

“Get her out of here, Maverick ordered

Without hesitation. Howard grabbed the screaming Naomi and dragged her a

raway,

“Mr. Parker! You can’t do this! I didn’t do anything wrong! Please believe me!” Naomi yelled,

But Maverick didn’t spare her a second glance. His eyes were fixed on Aurora alone.

Naomi was shocked that Aurora had outplayed her and cursed her silently, vowing to get back at her.

as he

In the dim light of the room, Maverick moved closer to Aurora, his tall frame casting a shadow over her. A sharp pain flickered through him a hesitated, reaching out to lift her up.

“Maverick. I didn’t sneak out behind your back. Naomi set me up, and Scott tried to force himself on me, Aurora explained, biting her lip.

Worried about his injury, she struggled, trying not to let him lift her.

She hadn’t expected him to show up. Under his cold gaze, her heart raced as she was terrified he’d misunderstand:

“It better be true. If you’re lying, he won’t live to see tomorrow,” Maverick said, his eyes flashing with anger, his whole presence radiating menace His jaw clenched as turned to leave, his expression icy.

Howard, following him, glared back at Aurora. “Mr. Parker, what about Scoll?”

Without looking back, Maverick replied, “He came to us. Make sure he won’t walk again.

“Yes, sir.” Howard nodded.

Aurora followed Maverick out of the club, with Naomi’s friends too afraid to stop them. The cool night air helped clear her head.

As soon as Howard settled into the driver’s seat, he raised the privacy partition under Magrick’s

fierce glare.

Where to, Mr. Parker?” Howard asked.

“The Sage family home,” Maverick instructed.

“Sir, maybe we should go back to Cloud Island first. Your condition” Howard noticed Maverick’s pained expression.

Aurora, even more worried, reached out to check his injury, but Maverick gripped her hand tightly. “What are you doing?”

“Are you in pain?” she asked, her eyes filling with concern.

Maverick met hier gaze coldly. “I’m not dying?

His harsh words stung, and Aurora’s heart sank. “Howard, just let me out here. Take him home right away”

Maverick’s face darkened. “Head to ●dir Sage family home”

“Yes, sir,” Howard answered, starting the car without hesitation.

Linto his embrace. His steady breathing was the

Aurora was frustrated by Maverick’s stubbornness but hell back, only watching him as she leaned i only thing raiming her.

Maverick held her waist firmly. Eyeing her suiguarded expression, part of

dion, part of him wanted to throw her out. “If you’re foolish enough to get drunk again, see what I’ll do to you.”

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Chapter 19

Deep down, he was relieved she’d managed to protect herself. If they weren’t getting married tomorrow, he wouldn’t let her off so easily.